Chapter 237
Chapter 237:
A sudden ring broke the silence. Colton’s phone.
Elyse tensed, holding her breath as her eyes anxiously followed him. Whatever he heard next made his entire demeanor shift, and his expression turned sharp enough to cut. “Really p>
A chill ran through her as dread crept in.
Without warning, Colton pushed himself to his feet. “Understood. I’m leaving right now.” He moved toward the door in a rush, leaving Elyse stunned and exposed by his abrupt departure. She stared at the closed door, feeling sweat gather on her back.
Returning home, Kristine collapsed onto her bed.
D𝗂𝘀с𝗼v𝗲r 𝗵𝗶𝘥𝘥𝘦𝗻 𝗴e𝗺ѕ 𝗼𝗇
She had arranged for her bodyguards to intercept whoever Elyse might send, planning to use that leverage to convince Colton to let her leave Gridron. Yet it had never crossed her mind that all five of them — men with years of experience in life-threatening situations — could be killed by someone who had seemed completely unremarkable.
More than once, she found herself wondering if she had misjudged just how deeply Colton cared for Elyse.
She rolled onto her side and gazed out the window, but her thoughts wandered far from the view. Not a wink of sleep came to her that night.
The following morning, Kristine checked her phone as soon as she got up, scrolling through every platform she could find for any mention of what had happened in the motel. Nothing turned up. Colton had managed to keep the news quiet.
Close to noon, she met him at the café next to the Yates Group building. He was clad in a tailored suit, his sharp looks unmistakable, though the exhaustion on his face hinted at a long, difficult night spent managing the aftermath.
Kristine shifted her gaze and asked, “Did you bring the ceramic figurine p>
Colton sipped his coffee, and noticing how distant she seemed, a flicker of annoyance crossed his face. After a few seconds, he responded in a cold tone, “Is that the only thing you care about p>
“Yes. That’s what matters p>
Colton loosened his grip on the cup. “I questioned Elyse about it. She genuinely has no idea where the antique ended up p>
“I can’t accept that,” Kristine replied with a mocking smile.
“She honestly doesn’t know!” Colton insisted, frowning. “Why are you so obsessed with finding it p>
Kristine stood firm, unmoved by his irritation. “If Elyse can’t give it back, then I’ll have to let everyone hear that recording p>
Colton’s voice dropped, cold and sharp. “You were responsible for what happened to that doctor and nurse. Now you’re planning to get Elyse in trouble p>
A bitter laugh escaped Kristine. She didn’t bother arguing further. “Just answer me. Do you have it or not p>
“You want that ceramic figurine, but I don’t have it,” Colton said. “If there’s something else you want — anything I can do — I’ll agree to it p>
Locking eyes with him, Kristine felt her pulse quicken. “You mean that p>
“I do p>
“Then let me leave Gridron p>