When the Dead Still Call novel Chapter 49

The Heiress They Couldn’t Break

Chapter 49 Red Alert

Amelia’s heart skipped a beat. She tried to move away, but he held her firmly in place.

Oh great. There’s no way to explain this!

“… Let me go.”

Amelia struggled, her wrists turning red under his grip.

Finished

After a long moment, Jeremy finally seemed to realize what he was doing. He loosened his hold, his fingertips brushing lightly against her lips as his voice dropped low. “If you ever dare stare at another man like that again, you’ll face the consequences.”

Amelia’s cheeks burned. She muttered under her breath, “You’re so controlling.”

Jeremy snorted coldly. He started the car and said flatly, “Only with you.”

Amelia stole a glance at him. His sharp jawline was tight, his lips pressed into a hard line. He was clearly in a bad mood.

She hesitated, then spoke softly, “Honestly, I was just there with Josie. I don’t even like JK.”

It was true. She never cared for those flashy, flirtatious types.

Even though she worked in the entertainment industry, she barely knew any male celebrities. She could count them on one hand.

Jeremy tapped his fingers on the steering wheel. “Oh really? Then why were you watching so intently?”

Amelia’s ears turned red. “I was spacing out!”

He raised a brow. “Spacing out? While staring at a half–naked man?”

That rebuke rendered her speechless.

Okay. There’s no way to talk my way out of that one.

She decided to shut up before she made it worse.

So what is our relationship exactly?

Under the night sky, the black Maybach slowly pulled out of the parking lot.

Moments later, from the shadows nearby, a man stepped forward.

He watched the car drive away, eyes glinting with satisfaction. Then he pulled out his phone and sent the photos he had just taken.

After staking out the place all night, he finally had something worth reporting.

Wade received the message almost instantly.

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Finished

He narrowed his eyes, staring at the photos of Jeremy and Amelia sitting close together in the car. A cold smile crept across his face.

“Well, well. Didn’t expect my dear nephew to be the sentimental type.”

He sneered. “Sick as he is, he still finds time to fool around with a woman?”

Wade had originally hired the private investigator to track whether Jeremy had found Dr. Ace, He hadn’t expected this bonus.

So, Uncle Wade is finally making his move.

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Faster than expected. That meant Jeremy had to stay one step ahead.

Meanwhile, Amelia got home safely and texted Josie a quick message. “Home safe. Don’t worry.”

Firshed

Then she set her phone down, showered, and came out drying her hair. She found her screen flooded with messages. Josie had clearly gone wild.

Amelia opened the chat and nearly choked laughing.

“So you were alone with Mr. Curran for hours and nothing happened?

“Come on! How’s his body? Fit? Ripped? Who’s hotter–him or JK?

“Be honest, what stage are you two at already?”

Amelia rolled her eyes so hard it hurt. Her fingers flew over the keyboard. “Hey, get rid of that nonsense in your mind. We have never done any of that. Good night!”

She hit send, tossed her phone aside, and went to bed.

The next morning, Amelia arrived at Thea’s house early.

As soon as she stepped inside, she saw Thea and Demi sitting in the living room. The mother and daughter were arranging flowers together and chatting happily.

Amelia smiled warmly. “Aunt Thea, you look great today.” She set down her bag and pulled out her stethoscope, ready for the morning check–up.