My mute bride novel (Rachel and Justin) novel Chapter 161

Chapter 161

“Rachel’s incident is complex but I’m not getting rid of her just yet,” Jefferey answered in a faraway tone, but it sounded more like he was talking to himself. “She’s important to the company’s survival. I wouldn’t have kept her around otherwise.

Amber’s heart sank. After her father had gone out, she sat on the edge of her bed and gulped a glass of water. She was a spoiled girl, so that was the first time she ever heard her father talking about Rachel in such

a high regard. But instead of listening to him, she got jealous. Really? Important to the company? Why?

Riverdale’s winter was hauntingly beautiful and it was as if life itself seemed to have gone into a slumber. Not a soul was stirring, at least not on the surface. In a tailor shop within the old area, Janice pulled the curtains back slightly and rubbed her freezing hands. Ever since she was suspended, she had been helping her grandfather with his tailor business.

“Did you find her?” Julian quickly stood up. It had been two months since he got that slip from Rachel.

However, Janice shook her head. “No. Not even a clue.”

“How did this happen? She can’t have disappeared into thin air!” Julian was starting to panic. “It’s been two months. This can’t go on any longer. I’m going to ask him where he’s hiding her.”

“Do you think he’ll tell you?” Janice countered with a serious look. “No news is good news. Perhaps the best news.”

“So we’re just gonna do nothing but wait?” Julian was already getting ready to take Rachel overseas with him when he got that slip two months ago but when he went to see her the next day, there was nobody left in the

villa, save for Jennifer. That being said, Jennifer knew nothing about Rachel’s disappearance as well. After that, he turned to Janice, thinking that she could at least find some clue.

“Justin is a cautious man. We won’t find her that easily now that he has hid her away. And he knows I’m Rachel’s friend, so he’s going to be doubly on guard.”

Upon hearing that, Julian asked, “What should we do then? He’s going to kill Rachel at this rate.”

“He’s your cousin. You should know him better than I do. Since he’s hiding her, that means he’s not trying to kill her. My guess is…”

“What? What is it?”

“He’s worried that you might take her away.”

Julian paled and he plopped back down on the chair. “Great! Now I feel like punching myself. I should have been more careful and shouldn’t have let him know I was taking her overseas.”

“Don’t beat yourself up. We’re not out of options just yet.”

“What else can we do?”

“Since he locked her up, he’ll be seeing her for sure. We can’t get a hold on him, but someone can.”

“Who?”

“Gloria.”

Julian paused for a moment. Oh-yeah! Justin trusts Gloria the most. He’ll be on his guard, but not when it comes to her.

The bell chimed at midnight, announcing the arrival of Springfest. The feeling of festivity rose with each

chime, eventually reaching a fever pitch. Although Springfest was here, someone wasn’t in a celebratory mood. She was locked in a claustrophobic room with nothing but a bed, a simple desk, and a TV. It was airing