#Chapter 169: An Unexpected Guest

Audrey Edwin’s expression turned serious as he glanced at the door. “Audrey, please just go upstairs,” he said, tugging on his pants hastily. “Why? Who’s at the door?” I asked, confused. “Just go upstairs and take a bath,” he repeated sternly, tossing me his shirt. When I hesitated, gripping his shirt in my hands, he added a bit exasperatedly, “Please, Audrey. I need you to do this for me.” Annoyed at being dismissed, I slipped on his shirt, the fabric warm from sitting in the sunlight. “Fine,” I muttered, but as I left the room, I didn’t head upstairs. Instead, I lingered around the corner, my heart pounding as I listened to Edwin open the door. A man’s voice, smooth and confident, drifted through the air. “Good morning, Edwin. Where is the Silver Star?” “What do you want, Peter?” Peter? I thought to myself, furrowing my brow. I slunk further behind the corner as I heard footsteps echo in the foyer. “This is a powerful weapon you posses