Chapter 127

Feeling bored and restless, Alexander couldn't sleep a wink. No matter how hard he tried, he just couldn't figure out what he had done wrong. He tossed and turned, the question of Megan's distrust an unsolvable riddle. "Alex, are you down for some drinks?" The text wasn't sent from just anyone—it was from Madison, Megan's half-sister. He instantly deleted the message and drank a glass of water. Suddenly, he seemed to think of something and replied straight away. "Where?" At the bar, Madison was thrilled when she saw his reply. "Everyone, quiet down! Shush!" "What's wrong? Saw a ghost?" someone asked. "He texted back! He texted me back!" "Who did?" Madison jumped up in excitement. "Someone you'd never expect." It was the one and only Mr. Hunt—the Lloyd family's golden goose. "Hey, Alex," she said. "I'll be there in half an hour." "I'll wait for you, Alex. I haven't seen you in so long. I don't even know what Meg's been up to lately. She's been coming home late and reeking of