Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 148

"Why do you have that much capital?" This was a question that was gnawing at me. It was not usual for a government agent to be rolling in dough.

"I have my ways, but rest assured, it's all above board." He declared with such conviction that left no room for doubt. "Don't worry, and it's just to see 'Medsafe Liyah Inc.' through a transitional phase, nothing illegal."

His answer suddenly made everything clear to me. Surely! It was just to help 'Medsafe Liyah Inc. through a tough spot. If he were to increase the price, then that would be illegal. I muttered under my breath, "Why in the world raise the price then?"

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward, and I nervously twiddled my fingers.

I wanted to ask him a lot more, but just then his phone rang. He pulled it out, glanced at it, and nodded at me, "Excuse me, I need to take this."

Then right in front of me, he picked up the call. He just listened to the other person and replied, "Got it."

After hanging up, he turned to me with an apologetic smile, "Aaliyah, I'll have to catch you some other time. I've got some business to take care of."

I quickly nodded, "Sure!"

Without hesitation, he got up, apologized once more, and left.

I had no recollection of how I left the club or how I got into my car. I was in a daze, too many questions buzzing in my head.

I sat in the car for a while before I remembered Catherine. I immediately dialed her number.

The first thing Catherine asked when she picked up with a playful tone was "Did you meet him? Surprised? Shocked?"

Her question ticked me off. I barked at her, "Catherine, what the hell are you guys playing at? Is this some kind of joke to you?"

Catherine was taken aback, probably not expecting me to lose my temper. We fell into an awkward silence. I collected myself and demanded, "Where are you? I'm coming over."

"Yes, around the time when I came to visit you but was turned away by your housekeeper, who informed me that you were abroad," Catherine explained earnestly as if she feared I wouldn't believe her,

"I couldn't reach you on the phone, and after trying everything else to get in touch with you, I was at my wits' end. So I relayed the information to him. He made it clear that as soon as I heard from you, I was to inform him immediately."

I let out a sigh of frustration.

"He had your departure records checked then and found your details, but there was no trace of you abroad. He suspected something was amiss that maybe you never left the country and were still in Goldenvale Town. He called again, repeatedly emphasizing that I inform him the minute I hear anything about you."

Catherine's revelation left me dumbfounded. I had no idea this had happened.

"And then?" I pressed.