Chapter 205
Chapter 205:
“That’s right. Don’t go anywhere. Just lay low for now. It won’t be long — ten days, two weeks at most. When it’s time, I’ll handle the arrangements p>
Azariah’s girlfriend finally found her voice, though it wobbled with nerves. “Why should we believe you’ll actually help us p>
Kristine fixed her with a calm, unwavering stare. “That’s up to you. Believe me, or don’t p>
A heavy silence stretched across the room.
Eventually, Azariah nodded, his jaw set. “Fine. But if you’re not back in two weeks, we’re gone — no matter what p>
“No problem.” With that, Kristine pocketed the recording and strode out without another glance.
Ryan lingered for a beat, then hurried after her.
Inside the elevator, he couldn’t hold back any longer. “Kristine, are we really just going to leave them there? Aren’t you worried they’ll bolt p>
“They won’t dare. That recording is enough to bury them no matter where they try to hide. Their safest bet is to wait and trust that I’ll deliver on my promise.” Kristine offered a soft, confident smile, her earlier iciness nowhere to be seen.
Ryan was still turning it over in his mind. “So what’s next for you p>
𝗪𝗵a𝗍 e𝗏е𝗋𝗒𝗼ne 𝗶𝘀 𝗋ea𝗱i𝗻𝗴 o𝘯 ѕ.𝗰𝘰𝗆
They stepped out through the motel doors together.
The world was just beginning to lighten, soft gold spilling across Kristine’s face. She tilted her head to meet the rising sun, her smile open and certain. “Now? I’m off to strike a deal p>
The morning breeze swept through, carrying the promise of a new day. Though the night had been long and chaotic, Kristine felt nothing but energy and resolve.
At last, the school’s long-anticipated anniversary celebration had arrived.
“You’re in a great mood today,” Vance said. He had noticed the change in Kristine the moment he picked her up — something about her felt noticeably different. For the first time in ages, she carried the same bright energy she had during their university days.
Kristine gave a leisurely stretch. “I really am p>
Since learning the truth from Azariah, she had been counting down the days to this event. She had already decided that after the festivities, she would surprise Colton with a very particular gift.
Vance was curious. “Did something happen? Would you mind sharing p>
A playful glint appeared in Kristine’s eyes. “You’ll see soon enough p>
Sensing she wasn’t ready to say more, Vance chose to respect her silence and let the matter go without pressing further. “Alright, I’ll wait,” he replied, smiling.
An hour later, they pulled up outside Gridron University.
Today marked the fiftieth anniversary of the school’s founding, drawing alumni back from all over. Vance, as vice president of K&C Entertainment, had received an invitation — though he had only discovered it tossed in the trash a few days before.
Spotting them from across the crowd, Helen waved and hurried over. “Kristine! Vance p>