John was at a loss for words. He didn’t know how to respond to Jeffery. His mind was racing, and tension filled the air as they sat in silence, the minutes stretching between them.Clearing his throat, John put on a firm expression. "What do you mean? What are you talking about?" he asked, feigning ignorance to Jeffery’s question."Why are you pretending like you don’t know what I'm talking about? Stop the act already," Jeffery's voice was stern.It dawned on John that this was Jeffery’s and Gabriel’s plan all along. They must have noticed him eavesdropping and lured him out. He struggled to think of a way out of the situation. Gabriel was still in the car, and John hadn’t yet seen his face."I don’t understand what you’re talking about," John stood his ground, wanting to continue pretending he was clueless. As John spoke, he could feel his heart pounding in his chest, his palms sweating with nerves. He glanced around, taking in the dimly lit alley, the sound of distant traffic echoin
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John returned home that night still thinking about the guy in the hoodie. He roamed his dark room, his mind filled with various thoughts, all focused on finding out who the mysterious figure was. He was determined to see the face and confirm his suspicions.Sweat trickled down his face as he paced the room, now shirtless but still wearing the pants from the suit he had on earlier. He couldn't shake off the feeling that Jeffrey might know something, and that's why he had followed him outside. Or perhaps it was just a coincidence. Deep down, he prayed it was the latter, as Jeffrey suspecting him this early would be detrimental to his plan.As John was still overwhelmed with various emotions, his phone began to ring. It was Miss B calling. John returned home that night still thinking about the guy in the hoodie. He roamed his dark room, his mind filled with various thoughts, all focused on finding out who the mysterious figure was. He was determined to see the face and confirm his suspi
John paused for a moment, the weight of the situation pressing down on him, before he responded."Well, I have a trusted contact in the Department of Motor Vehicles," John began, his tone resolute. "I'll send him the details of the plate number, and I believe from there, we'll be able to make some progress. At the very least, we'll have a clearer picture of who we're up against."Miss B nodded slowly, her mind racing with the possibilities. "But can we really trust this person? After everything we've been through, I'm not sure I trust anyone anymore," she admitted, her voice tinged with a hint of doubt.John shook his head. "I wouldn't call him a friend, but he's a trusted acquaintance. I have complete faith in him, and that's why I'm involving him in this. Besides, he'll only be helping me find the owner of the car; he won't have any other details. It's just a discreet movement," he reassured her, his tone firm.As he spoke, John shifted to a more comfortable position beside his bed,
After waiting for the right moment to leave, John finally found it when Stephanie had a board meeting with some investors, and he knew his absence wouldn’t be noticed. He left the company and headed straight for “Drive all,” which wasn’t too far away.As John sat in the cab to “Drive all,” he tried to piece together the puzzle of who the hoodie man was and what he was planning with Jeffrey and Stephanie. A myriad of thoughts swirled and roamed his mind as he stared out the window of the car with a furrowed brow.Upon arriving at “Drive all,” John briskly walked, his black suit clinging to him, leaving a distinctive mark with each step he took. He finally halted at the receptionist’s desk.“Good day,” John greeted with a feigned smile, though his mind was far from at ease.He subtly glanced around the lobby, taking in the scent of polished wood and the distant murmur of voices, trying to gauge the atmosphere of the place. He could feel the tension building in his chest, like a weight p
John’s heart pounded as he strained to peer through the scorching sun, his eyes searching desperately for any sign of movement. A flicker of motion caught his attention, and he squinted, focusing on a figure seated in a car a short distance away. His breath caught in his throat as he recognized the silhouette: it was Jeffrey.The realization sent a jolt of adrenaline coursing through John’s veins, his heart racing with a mixture of apprehension and determination. Without a second thought, he hastily exited the cab, his mind buzzing with questions. Who was Jeffrey meeting? What was he doing here? John needed answers, and he was determined to find them.Stepping onto the sidewalk, the hot sunny air enveloped him, awakening his senses. The distant sounds of traffic, the crisp scent of dew on the grass, the gentle warmth of the rising sun – all served to intensify the tension in the air.With quickened steps, John made his way towards Jeffrey’s car, his mind buzzing with a mix of anxiety
“Are you thinking what I am thinking?” Miss B asked John, her voice trembling slightly with a mix of anticipation and anxiety.John stood still for a moment, staring at the door of the CEO’s office. His mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, and his heart pounded in his chest. The new discovery left him both excited and uneasy. “I… I really do not want to hasten in my assumption,” he finally said, his voice barely above a whisper. He dug his fingers into his hair, tugging slightly as if the pressure might help him think more clearly.“The names correlate. Does it mean he is the one behind the workings of Stephanie and Jeffry? Is he the one assisting them?” Miss B bombarded John with questions, her eyes wide with a mixture of fear and hope.John began to pace in a half-circle, his movements tense and deliberate. He could feel the weight of the discovery pressing down on him, making it hard to breathe. The pieces of the puzzle were there, but fitting them together seemed almost impossible. H
John stood and watched as Jeffery and Stephanie got cozy together. He started to leave, but Stephanie had told him to stay back, saying she had something to discuss with him. He stood there, his heart sinking, as his ex-wife kissed his former best friend right in front of him without any remorse.Though he was used to the heartbreak, each time he thought about it, his heart always shattered anew, yet it always rebuilt his resolve even more. The emotional turmoil swirled within him, a mix of pain, anger, and determination.“I have to go now, babe. I have some clients to attend to,” Jeffery said with a smirk, winking at Stephanie. His arm was hooked around her waistline, their eyes locked in a moment of intimate connection.John could feel the raw betrayal gnawing at him, the sight of them together etched into his mind. The sound of their laughter, the way Stephanie leaned into Jeffery, all of it was a sensory assault that made his stomach churn. The room felt colder, the air heavier, a