The Devil CEO's Contract Wife novel Chapter 144

Chapter 144: A Murder Is Easier To Explain

"T-T-The folders stayed on my computer only. The moment it leaves, it becomes corrupted and useless. I couldn’t stash them anywhere else. I swear!"

Data doesn’t usually work like that, which means there must be some precautions when sending software data out of the company. No wonder Jenna had endless files with her; it seems like only printouts work.

I took one look at Gina, and I didn’t feel an ounce of pity for her.

"That’ll be all."

"M-M-Mrs. King, please wait...!"

"You did this to yourself, Gina. The least you can do is suffer the consequences. Don’t come back here ever again."

She kept calling my name, but I didn’t stop. This was the least I could do for her. I don’t wanna think about what was gonna happen when Ares found out he had a snitch in his company.

The sooner she got out of here, the better for her.

I made my way back to the office, but the moment I could grab the doorknob, I stalled. I released my grip, just staring at the door like it was the pathway to hell.

I can’t deal with him right now.

I left, having it in mind to see Tori. I owe her that after all, and this day won’t end well unless I do.

I grabbed my things, wearing my coat and taking my bag.

"Leaving so soon?" Gary asked me.

"Yeah, I have somewhere to be."

"Alright... Oh, I thought I saw Gina, where is she? We need to talk with these dealers. They aren’t cooperating."

"Then you’d better find someone else to talk with them."

"What do you mean?"

"Gina Hale no longer works here." I left before he could start asking me questions.

I stepped out of the building, and Nico was waiting by the car.

"Where’s Reed? I texted him."

Nico smirked, opening the car door for me. "Reed’s busy, so you have me for the entire day, milady."

"Whatever..." I got in, not having the strength to complain.

It was dark when we arrived at the private pub. Tori was already starting her shift when she saw me coming.

"Hey...!"

"Hey..." She was in the middle of wiping the counter.

"Busy day...?" I neared, dropping my bag and sitting on the high stool.

"Just full of expensive coffee."

I snorted, and she smiled.

"You left in a hurry, there..."

"Yeah, I had my appointment, and I couldn’t miss it."

"How’s it going by the way?"

"It was a disaster, but I’m not here to talk about that disaster."

"Mmm..."

"I’m sorry. I’ve kept things from you and... I feel like the worst friend on the planet. I don’t deserve you."

"No, you don’t..." She smiled. "Neither do I, munchkin, but here we are, still trying to live and not stay apart."

We both giggled.

"You don’t have to tell me you know... whatever this is, it must be hard that you don’t wanna come forward with it."

"Tori..."

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