Chapter 445
His voice sharpens instantly. “What happened p>
“I’ll explain when you get here p>
“On my way,” he says, then hangs up.
I don’t even know how long I spend waiting before I hear the elevator doors open outside. I rush out of my room immediately with Lilly right behind me just in time to see Noah walk in first with several of his men behind him.
The second he sees my face, his expression hardens with concern. He approaches quickly. “What happened p>
I shake my head because I don’t even know where to begin. Noah gently guides me toward the couch while Lilly comes and sits on my other side.
A few minutes later, Lilly gets a call from reception and after talking to them, a few minutes later the elevator doors open and Adrian steps inside her apartment.
The second Noah sees him, his expression darkens. “What the hell is he doing here p>
Adrian’s jaw tightens immediately. “I could ask the same thing p>
The tension between them rises so fast it’s almost tangible.
“Stop,” I say sharply before things escalate. “I asked Adrian to come p>
Both men turn toward me immediately.
“I need answers, and Adrian can give them to me,” I explain.
Lilly folds her arms. “Okay, someone needs to explain what the hell is happening because I’ve been very patient p>
I take a shaky breath before turning toward Adrian. “Remember the wellness center you booked me into p>
He nods slowly, confusion already settling across his face. “Yes p>
“And remember the woman I told you I met there? Elena p>
Another nod. “Yes… why p>
I turn toward Noah then finally force the words out, “She’s the nurse that tried to kill me after my accident p>
Silence crashes over the room. No one moves or breathes. It’s so quiet I swear I could hear a pin drop.
Noah is the first to recover. “Are you sure p>
“As sure as my heart beats p>
Then I start pacing again while explaining everything and how I came to the realization of who Elena is. I tell them about the similarities and about every single detail that clicked into place. By the time I’m done, Noah is already cursing under his breath.
“Do you have her number?” he asks with urgency.
I nod and hand him my phone. He immediately passes it to one of his men, then he turns towards Adrian.
“How did you know about that center p>
Adrian frowns slightly. “We get brochures from them at the clinic. My secretary received them about a year and a half ago… You think this was planned p>
Noah exhales slowly. “I can’t be sure, but probably not p>
“I don’t think so either,” I say quietly and everyone turns toward me. “She was genuinely surprised to see me that first day, and looking back now she actually tried to keep her distance from me. I’m the one who kept approaching her and kept talking to her p>
Lilly’s face tightens. “Did she ever say anything suspicious p>
I shake my head slowly, “No. Most of the time I was the one talking. The only time she really opened up was when we met for coffee, but now, I think she was just acting p>
Before anyone can respond, one of Noah’s men suddenly looks up from the laptop.
“Boss.” He calls and everyone turns toward him immediately. “The number Sierra saved under Elena belongs to Elena Gomez… But Elena Gomez died three years ago p>
Adrian curses. “Then it’s definitely her because why use a dead woman’s identity unless you’re hiding something?” he then turns towards Noah. “We should go to the center. Maybe they have records or something that can help us p>
Noah nods once. “Sounds like a plan p>
“I’m coming too,” I say immediately.
“No, you’re not,” Lilly says instantly.
I turn toward her in disbelief. “Why not p>
Lilly stares at me like I’m ridiculous. “Because your announcement ceremony is in two days… which means we need to start preparations p>
I blink. “What preparations p>
“You need a dress and a whole bunch of stuff, and we have little time,” she clarifies dramatically.
Both Noah and Adrian look completely lost and that’s when I realize they have no idea what we are talking about.
Noah frowns. “What announcement ceremony p>
“Oh right, I forgot to tell you.” Lilly smiles brightly, and then she points at me. “Sierra is my cousin by blood p>
The silence that follows is absolutely priceless and so are the looks carved on Noah and Adrian’s faces and for the first time since waking up this morning, I almost laugh.