I Am Rich Again

Chapter 122

John returned to the office, every step heavy with the weight of his mission. He had left Miss B’s place in a hurry, each minute spent there feeling like a ticking bomb. The tension in his chest was almost unbearable, his heart pounding so hard he could hear it in his ears. He needed to time his return perfectly with Stephanie’s to avoid any suspicion. The anxiety gnawed at him, creating a pit in his stomach that seemed to grow with each step.

The sky was a dull gray, heavy with the threat of rain, mirroring John’s tumultuous emotions. As he neared the office, he saw Stephanie and Jeffery’s car pull into the parking lot. His heart skipped a beat, the timing was perfect, almost too perfect. He watched as Stephanie stepped out of the car, her movements fluid and deliberate. He tried to read her face, searching for any clues. Her eyes met his, narrowing with a flicker of suspicion. His stomach twisted. She knew.

“Where are you coming from?” Stephanie’s voice cut through the air, sharp an