Silence Reveals Hidden Answers’ by Michael Anderson novel Chapter 66

Chapter 66

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“Bon lock stocked to see us Dutin’t you know we were coming Nisha says. That voice. That disgusting voice I szaly thought I’d never have to hear again. And it’s not just Nisha. Jenna is standing right next to her with that same linle smile

Did I miss a mence Was she the chent? What have I been doing that I didn’t realize Jenna was the client?

get you some hot chocolate Any preference?” Alexa asks.

Hot chocine is fine Vista smiles, caring a step closer. “Damn, you look rough, Jennifer. Back in Italy, you had that new-relationship glow. Fast forward to today, you look like someone robbed you of something. Baney, maybe?

Jemiñez breate just breathe I do my best. My freaking best to just breathe and not scream right here, right now! Instead of saying anything. I mum on my heel and walk straight to Alexa is serving the glasses.

I don’t want to be the lead sys.” I whisper because if I speak any louder. I will actually shatter.

What She looks back.

“Have Brooke do i

thre you crazy? There’s a clause in the contract. We pay double the cost of all outfits if the lead stylist changes. Ma. Moreni dready deposited the total commission into the account. Doubling everything would be… what, $300.000 Did you not read the contract?”

1 didn’t know she was the customer. Alexa, you don’t understand. I hate that girl!” I point

Alexa looks at me shocked 1 thought she was your friend?”

“No! She’s Harvey’s ex and part of the reason we’re not together anymore. She’s doing this to make my life a Iring bell

What? Flors and Max who were lingering at the door, stare at us.

“What the wha?” Max says again.

“Oh no, no, no, no.” Alexa pleads with her hands up. “I know you think you can’t do this, but you worked with Nasha before-

Yeah, and that was one of the most disgusting times of my life! Now I have to look at Nisha’s face and hers?” I dig my hands into my hair, pulling slightly. I was such a fool to think coming to work would help me avoid what I have to face back at my apartment. But this is it. I have to face it here, too.

“Breathe” Alexa says softly.

I shut my eyes. This is all Harvey’s fault. He’s the one who took me to Italy where I met Nisha. His crazy ex.

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And he’s nowhere in the mix of this mess… but it’s all his fault.

“They’re waiting outside. Are we not going to start?”

“Uh, tell Brooke to begin.” Alexa instructs but her eyes are still on me.

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I try. I try to remember how to breathe again, but it feels impossible. They’re ganging up on me, and I don’t understand why. If I’m not with Harvey anymore, why are they doing this? It’s Harvey I have to warn… it’s him. If she’s doing this, it’s because he’s allowing it. And I swear I’m going to-

“I need to go somewhere.” I walk out of the office before Alexa can tell me whether I should or not. I grab my phone and keys. Minutes later, I rush down the stairs past the reception resort where I can literally hear Nisha laughing.

“Jennifer?” Alexa calls after me, but I don’t answer.

I get into my car and make my way to the Kings Casino. The sun is blazing hot on my face as I pull up to the valet. The moment I stride through the main doors, David spots me.

“J-Jennifer?”

“Is Harvey in?”

“Uh… not yet. He’s running late.” David looks at his watch, and I can feel myself fuming. I don’t know if he can see it, but my chest is tight, my hands are clenched into fists. My heart is in actual pain. I’m so sick of it.

“You can wait in his office.”

“No. I’ll wait right here until he comes!” I tell David, and I mean it to the marrow of my bones.

“Are

you

sure? What about the bar area? It’s on the third floor. You’re not going to just stand… I can get you-”

“David.” I almost yell his name. “I’m all good. I’ll just wait until Harvey gets here!” I clench my teeth on the last part and fold my arms tightly.

The casino has just opened for the day. It’s not the night-time yet so just cleaning services, staff coming in. I see some of the girls who work here walk past, whispering to each other and throwing looks my way. I hear someone say, “It’s the boss’s girl.” I don’t pay any attention to it. An electrician’s cart rolls by, then a delivery guy. Everything passes by the spot where I’m planted with seething frustration.

Even David, who’s busy giving instructions, circles back once more. “Jennifer, are you sure I can’t get you anything?”

I just shake my head with my eyes fixed on the main entrance.

While I’m getting tired of waiting…it’s been over forty minutes. The girls are doing some sort of dance practice on the main casino floor. As I turn from pacing, I see the exact moment Harvey walks in.

He sees me, too.

I don’t wait. I march toward him.

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“What have I done? Do you hate me? Is this revenge for all the years I spent chasing after Baxter? And now… you want to get revenge on me?”

“Jen…hey, what are you saying?”

“You asked for a chance, and I gave you one. What have I gotten in return?!

“Jen-”

“Shut up! I’m speaking! Your ex moves into my apartment complex, hires me for a job, brings Nisha with her just to make my life a living hell! Why? Because I dated you!?”

My vision blurs with furious tears. Harvey takes a step closer.

“I’ll find a way to kick her out of the complex-”

“No! You need to leave!” I raise my voice, looking directly into his piercing eyes. “If you leave, she’ll go with you. If you wanna prove to me that you don’t hate me, then go. Go far away to Italy. Go anywhere, Harvey. Just get out of my life!”

Everyone in the vicinity stops. The girls practicing their routine freeze. All eyes are on us. I can’t control the volume or the hurt in my voice. Harvey looks at me for a moment before he speaks again.

“Granted, I hurt your dad. It was a mistake. I would never intentionally plant Jenna to hurt you-“”

“Harvey, can you just shut up and do as I say!?”

A frown crosses his face.

“Jen, please… I haven’t been able to get a single word through to you.”

“Because it doesn’t matter what you say! Your ex is a girl who’s been at my side pretending to be a friend, and according to her, you were such an amateur when she took your virginity. She remembers everything between you two-”

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