Chapter 84
Chapter 84:
Silence filled the space as Ryan closed his eyes to rest. After a few moments, he opened them and turned towards Jenessa.
“So, what were you referring to earlier at the party?” he inquired.
Confused, Jenessa looked at him.
“What do you mean p>
Ryan’s tone was even but probing.
“You said someone didn’t want you to show up at the party, which is why you disappeared. What did you mean p>
Jenessa hadn’t expected him to remember her comment. She hesitated, then admitted, “I got locked in the meeting room. Without the janitor, I might have been trapped there until the next morning p>
Ryan’s expression darkened.
“You disappeared because someone locked you up? Who would do that p>
Jenessa met his gaze and said quietly, “I’m not sure. Someone handed me a stack of documents and asked me to take them to that meeting room. I didn’t see his face clearly and assumed it was someone acting on your behalf. I hurried there, walked right into the trap p>
Ryan paused to consider her words, then asked, “Have you upset anyone lately p>
Instantly, Jenessa thought of Maisie. She had been part of the company for years without any conflicts. But since Maisie’s return, trouble seemed to constantly surround her. She couldn’t imagine anyone else being responsible.
But could she convince Ryan of this?
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Jenessa hesitated, and Ryan, observing her hesitation, spoke more gently to comfort her.
“Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it p>
Jenessa swallowed, looking at Ryan with uncertainty.
“You p>
Ryan’s reply was firm.
“I’m your husband. Of course, justice will be served p>
Remembering how Ryan had unhesitatingly come to her aid, Jenessa felt a surge of trust. Maybe she could trust him this time.
Taking a deep breath, she said with conviction, “Ryan, if someone is behind this… it would be Maisie p>
Jenessa had gathered her courage to speak her mind.
Ryan’s face registered a brief flicker of surprise, then he replied without missing a beat, “It couldn’t be her p>
A sharp pain stabbed at Jenessa’s heart upon hearing his unwavering denial. Her throat felt parched, and she struggled with the harsh reality. Yet, she persisted.
“Why not? Ryan, think about it. If I disappeared, Maisie would obviously be your companion for the party. Who else would have a reason to prevent me from accompanying you? Other than her, I see no other likely suspect p>
Ryan’s brow creased slightly as he answered with conviction, “Maisie is a kind and pure girl. She’s incapable of such acts. Jenessa, you’re reading too much into this p>
Jenessa felt a sting of mockery in his words. She lacked concrete evidence against Maisie, yet in recent days, Maisie had made several attempts to undermine her, even going so far as to provoke her openly. Could this really be what Ryan considered “kind and pure p>