Meeting the Devil in Strange ces


    Although it was midnight, Foswood remained bright.


    The nightlife here was at its peak at this hour.


    However, we became increasingly restless as we waited at Vanderberg Pce.


    We knew Ivanna would face more danger with each passing minute.


    When As’s phone rang, Lauren and I perked up and looked at him.


    When he answered, his furrowed brows rxed, “Is it just Jared’s people there?” I guessed Jared had


    taken action when I heard that.


    As hung up and looked at me, saying, “You and Lauren stay here.


    I''ll be back in a moment.” “Where are you going?” I urgently asked, “Did you receive any solid


    information?” As exined, “It’s still uncertain, so just wait for my message.


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    I’ll immediately inform you of any updates.” “What do you mean ‘immediately?’ That means you must


    tell me what you know now!” I stared at As, refusing to yield.


    “Chloe, you know these people don’t care about consequences.


    This time—” I interjected angrily, “That’s why I have toe! Ivanna’s in danger, and I can''t be selfish


    about my safety.


    She risked her life for me when I was in danger.” Lauren hurried to me and grabbed my arm.


    She looked at As and said, “Please let use.


    I[vanna’s important to us, especially to Chloe.


    I hope you understand.” As noticed my stern expression and realized I would follow him as soon as


    he left Vanderberg Pce, which would be even more dangerous.


    Finally, he said, “Fine.


    You cane, but you mustn’t be hasty when we get there.” 1 We were about to leave when two


    people entered the room.


    We didn’t expect them to appear so suddenly.


    One was Trinity, and the other was, surprisingly, Ste.


    I was in disbelief, wondering why Ste was with Trinity.


    It seemed Vanderberg Pce was mysterious as it harbored hidden talents and dark secrets.


    The person who surprised me most was Trinity.


    I didn’t understand it since she had used much effort to kidnap Ivanna.


    I thought she’d be afraid of Jared finding and rescuing Ivanna.


    Perhaps Trinity’s meeting with Ste was more important than keeping an eye on Ivanna.


    As’s expression turned solemn when he saw Ste.


    He said coldly, “Why aren’t you home at thiste hour?” Ste remainedposed as she stepped


    forward and held his arm, saying, “Why are you here? Weren’t you on a business trip? Did you just get


    back?” Then she looked at me and smiled sweetly.


    “Chloe, long time no see,” I smiled faintly and replied, “Yeah.” She looked at the three of us.


    “Where are you going? Are you leaving?” I nced at Trinity and noticed a sinister glint in her eyes.


    Her smoky makeup gave me an eerie feeling.


    It was hard to tell if she was human, as her presence with Ste at this hour didn’t bode well.


    As calmly responded, “We’re heading back.


    You shouldn’t stay out toote, either.” He sounded like an older brother scolding his little sister.


    He nced at Trinity but said nothing before leaving.


    Trinity casually nced at me, causing a chill to run down my spine.


    I feigned ignorance as I walked past.


    It was evident Ste didn’t intend to introduce us to Trinity.


    It felt like an attempt to overlook her presence.


    Lauren didn’t pause either and simply ignored our interactions.


    As I was about to leave Vanderberg Pnce, Ste smirked, saying, “Chloe, we should n a get-


    together.


    It’s been a while since west hung out.” I sincerely smiled back at her but didn’t respond to her


    suggestion.


    Instead, I simply turned and left.