Revenge After Death

Michael’s wounds had been bandaged. He walked toward me. “Stephie, let’s go home.”

I was still in a daze and snapped back to reality. “You go by yourself…”

This murder case was becoming increasingly complex.

I had no idea how Steven was doing. He must be suffering terribly under Peter’s control.

The asylum was not a place fit for people to live in.

“I’m the only one who can protect you.” Michael frowned, gripping my wrist. “Don’t be stubborn.”

“I don’t want to go back with you right now.” I shook off his hand.

Seeing Yasmin would only make me angry. I had to find a way to attend tomorrow’s charity banquet and

meet the president of Crowdstar Group.

“Have you asked Yasmin about the president of Crowdstar Group?” Michael threatened again when he

saw I wasn’t cooperating.

I knew it.

I looked up at him. “Well, Yasmin is indeed a big mouth.”

“I can introduce you to him, and your chances of success will be higher. You know that,” Michael said

solemnly.

Mentioning the president of Crowdstar Group made Michael displeased. He envied the president and

harbored resentment toward him because this mysterious figure refused to meet him and did not give him the respect he thought he deserved. Yet, he had offered his help in the past.

Michael felt that the president was looking down on him.

“Are you really being so kind?” I sneered.

“Come home with me and stay by my side. I’ll introduce you to him,” Michael offered in a hushed tone.

I frowned, knowing compromise was my only choice for now.

“Stephany.” Zion walked over after finishing a phone call. “Jake’s case has been suddenly dropped. He admitted to intentionally provoking Steven. The police officer handling the case is my friend. After discussing it with him, he agreed to issue a letter of understanding and bring Steven back.”

I looked at Zion in surprise. “Really?”

Zion nodded, “Yes.”

Excitement coursed through me as I grabbed Zion’s arm. “Then let’s go now!”

Michael looked at me, his gaze complicated. He lowered his head and chuckled sarcastically.

Zion shook his head. “There’s a process to follow. It won’t be that quick. Don’t be hasty. I’ll try to expedite

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things on my end.”

I nodded.

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Even if Steven was released, I still had to meet the president of Crowdstar Group. Only he could ensure Steven’s and my safety.

Collaborating with this mysterious figure would secure Steven’s position within the Lincoln family and make him less vulnerable.

Michael’s driver took us home. During the drive, Michael and I sat quietly in the back seat.

He looked at me a few times, wanting to say something. “Stephie, finish reading your parents‘ diary.”

I stayed quiet as that was my plan as well.

“Steven is on the guest list for tomorrow’s charity banquet, but… since he’s in the asylum and as his partner, you can’t attend if he’s absent.” Michael glanced at–me.

I looked at Michael warily, wondering how he would threaten me again.

“I’m on the guest list too. You can attend as my partner,” Michael offered..

I sneered, looking at the anxious and worried Yasmin waiting in the courtyard. “If I attend as your partner, what about Yasmin?”

Michael frowned, remaining silent.

As soon as we got out of the car, Yasmin rushed to us, looking worried and with tears in her eyes. “Mike, I

heard you got hurt. What happened?”

“It’s fine.” Michael kept his distance from Yasmin.

“Mike, you promised I could go with you to the charity banquet tomorrow. Our outfits have arrived. Shall Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

we try them on?” Yasmin suggested quickly, afraid Michael would change his mind.

Clearly, Michael had promised Yasmin before.

He promised her but then tried to offer me the same thing. What a scumbag.

I huffed and turned to leave.

“Stephie…” Michael grabbed my wrist and looked at Yasmin

“I’m sorry, I must attend with my love.”

I was surprised that Michael wasn’t being nice to Yasmin today.