Chapter 187

"About what you just said—don't worry, I won't tell Mr. Bennett. But you better keep your mouth shut too." Kevin Taylor looked deadly serious. "Got it. I know what to do," Maria nodded. She knew he meant well, no need to argue—listening was enough. That night, when James came to take over, Maria went straight to the point and told him everything. "So you're thinking Amelia might be behind all this?" James frowned, his brow furrowing deeply. "Yeah. Otherwise, how do you explain Rachel Collins being in Cloud City? Amelia clearly told you she took her to the villa near the suburbs." James closed his eyes for a beat and let out a long breath, laced with irritation. "I’m calling her." He walked toward the window, phone in hand, the words "suburban villa" repeating in his mind. Since when is her ‘suburb’ in Cloud City? That’s just absurd. "James? Oh wow, what a surprise!" Amelia’s voice was way too cheerful on the other end. "What’s up?" "Where’s Rachel Collins?" He kept his voice low but ti