Chapter 211

"Alright, alright." I could hear the chill in Alex's voice. "I guess I was just meddling in things that aren't my business." With that, he strode to his car in a few quick steps. The top-tier Maybach's engine let out a mournful roar, and in the blink of an eye, he was gone from my sight. I watched as his car disappeared, the taillights blending into the blurred outlines of the surrounding scenery. An attendant walked over and asked with concern, "Miss, are you okay?" "I'm fine." I let out a breath, and at that moment, thoughts of Mr. Hastings Senior and the opposition from the outside world flooded my mind. I nodded firmly. "The wind is just strong today." … The following day, I received a call from my lawyer. "Ms. Ashford, regarding the cufflink, the police contacted us last night—they've found a witness." "Really?" I sat up in bed, excited. "What's the situation now?" But there was only silence on the other end of the line. A sense of unease crept over me. "The shop caugh