Novel Squares
Chapter 501
Chapter 501
Chapter 501 You Wouldn’t Dare
Chapter 501 You Wouldn’t Dare
“You wouldn’t dare!” Jane’s voice dripped with contempt as she fixed her gaze on Fanny, who visibly sweated under her scrutiny. The tension in the van became palpable as Fanny, feeling the weight of Jane’s disdain, struggled to maintain her composure.
“Please find a nearby bathroom to stop at,” Jane finally instructed the driver. Without hesitation, the driver followed her instructions, and soon, they stopped at a roadside location.
Fanny, feeling grateful, whispered her thanks before clutching her stomach and making her way to the public restroom.
Meanwhile, Harley and Jane remained in the car, with their bodyguard trailing Fanny to stand watch at the restroom door. Once Fanny disappeared behind the restroom door, Harley broke the silence, “Do you think she’s attempting to deceive us?”
Jane shrugged nonchalantly, “It matters little. As long as we have someone monitoring her, she won’t escape.” Their sole reason for bringing Fanny along was to ensure she didn’t flee before seeing Florence.
Whatever other plans she might harbor were inconsequential to them. That’s why when Fanny sent a text message to James earlier, they dismissed it without concern.
When Fanny reappeared from the restroom, her demeanor had noticeably shifted, appearing less strained than before.
“Sorry. I had a bit of a stomach ache earlier,” Fanny murmured softly to Jane and Harley as she settled back into the van.
Now, Fanny seemed considerably more composed, both physically and mentally.
Having exchanged messages with Christopher, she felt assured of contacting him in front of Florence without the fear of being caught.
Harley shot Fanny a disdainful glance but maintained her silence.
“If you experience discomfort again, bear with it,” Jane stated calmly, giving Fanny a pointed look.
Recognizing the need to remain submissive under someone else’s roof, Fanny didn’t show any signs of frustration and simply responded with a smile.
Jane rolled her eyes in boredom and instructed the driver, “Let’s go. Drive faster. We don’t want to keep Miss Shelton waiting.”
Seated next to Jane, Fanny suddenly asked curiously, “Did you specifically come to pick me
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up to meet Miss Shelton?” Though she didn’t genuinely believe it, she aimed to elicit a
response.
Harley cut in before Jane could respond, “Do you really think you’re that important? Jane brought you along because Miss Shelton requested it, and there are some tasks involving you.”
Perplexed, Fanny turned to Harley, questioning, “So, are both of you accompanying me to meet Miss Shelton?”
Finding herself unexpectedly in their company on the way to Florence, Fanny couldn’t help but feel puzzled about their connection.
Jane offered a somewhat affirmative response, “Miss Shelton asked us to bring you along because some tasks we’re handling for her involve you.”
“Involving me?” Fanny’s interest was piqued, though she suspected it might not all be positive. Anticipating the unknown, she preferred being forewarned to prepare
herself.
But Jane remained tight–lipped. Impatiently, Harley shot Fanny a glare, urging, “You’ll find out soon enough. Save your questions for later.”
Jane attempted to placate him, “Harley, calm down.” Disgruntled, Harley turned his gaze back to Fanny.
Choosing not to press further, Fanny lowered her head, deep in thought. Jane’s cryptic response left her with more questions than answers, stirring her curiosity.
Before she could delve into the mystery, her phone rang, cutting through the tense atmosphere with its incoming call ringtone. Feeling a sudden tension, Fanny noticed both Jane and Harley eyeing her.
“Should I take this?” Fanny hesitated, her hand hovering over her phone as she sought input from Jane and Harley. Harley’s response was curt, “Who cares.”
Jane, on the other hand, encouraged, “Go ahead.” Since she had already sent a text to James about her safety, there was no reason not to answer.
Fanny retrieved her phone, surprised to see the caller’s name displayed: Kaydron. Her composed demeanor faltered, brows furrowing at the unexpected call.
Before she could decline the call, Jane interjected, “What?” Harley leaned in, equally puzzled, “Kaydron? How is he still reaching you?”
Learning of their acquaintance with Kaydron only heightened Fanny’s unease. Her fingers hesitated over the screen/frozen in uncertainty. “How do you two know him?” Fanny’s voice trembled, betraying her apprehension.
She now suspected that Jane and Harley’s involvement with Florence was connected to Kaydron. Jane suggested. “Why don’t you answer the call first?”
They understood that the situation with Kaydron was complex and couldn’t be easily explained in a few words. Gritting her teeth, Fanny finally answered the
call.
As soon as the call connected, Kaydron’s voice, laced with urgency, sent a chill through her veins. “Fanny? Why haven’t you come to see me yet?”
Kaydron had called Fanny shortly after his arrest, but after waiting for two hours without her arrival, he was growing impatient.
Especially with the discovery of drugs in his car, along with fingerprints matching his own, he was feeling uneasy. He needed to be bailed out, and he believed Fanny could help.
Sensing his unease, Fanny quickly reassured him. “Mr. Reed, I apologize for the delay. I have some urgent matters to attend to, but I’ll make it a priority to visit you soon.”
Though she had no intention of visiting him, Fanny knew it wasn’t the right time to sever ties while she remained in Northland.
“This is the last time I’m reaching out to you. You better show up before noon! Otherwise, you’ll regret it,” Kaydron threatened before returning the phone to the waiting police officer.
After he hung up the phone, Fanny couldn’t help but let out a disdainful sound. Despite her outward reaction, she was already plotting how to distance herself completely from whatever trouble he had gotten himself into.
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When it came to dealing with the sinister plot against Angela, Fanny had been meticulous about leaving no trace behind. Every move she made was calculated, every action deliberate. So, when faced with accusations, she had a solid defense: denial. All she needed to do was firmly assert her innocence and shed light on the incident where Kaydron had used her photographs as a weapon of intimidation. In the eyes of the law, his accusations would crumble like a house of cards.
After hanging up the phone, Jane and Harley continued to glance at her with a curious expression.
In such a cramped space, they naturally heard every word Kaydron said.
It was precisely hearing his arrogant demeanor in front of Fanny that made them feel
curious.
“Why are you two looking at me like that?” Fanny asked irritably as she lifted her gaze to meet the two pairs of eyes!
Her mood soured as she contemplated the unfairness of the situation. Despite her efforts to
scrub any incriminating evidence from Kaydron’s phone, the fear of his unfounded allegations implicating her in Angela’s abduction lingered ominously.
The noticeable sense of injustice gnawed at her and was made worse by the realization that she was being subjected to yet another round of his menacing threats.
Fortunately, once she returned to Riverdon, she wouldn’t be afraid of him causing trouble.
This morning, she received two calls from Kaydron, but she didn’t dare to ask anything about Angela’s whereabouts, just in case the police on the other end suspected her involvement.
She hoped against hope that Kaydron would exercise restraint and refrain from further tarnishing her already precarious reputation with his damning accusations.