Chapter 176
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Her heart skipped a beat, when she heard Jayden's name. Alex would definitely not call her up at that hour of the night if it was not something urgent, and her assistance was needed.

She glanced at Fiona, who muttered a " what".

"I cannot explain it over the phone, but Jayden needs you, Carina. He is hurting himself, he is breaking things," he rushed, panicking and worrying.

On hearing this, Carina jumped out of the bed, and placed the phone on loudspeaker, as she began to change her night wear into a simple dress.

She was ready to go to his house, and help him in any way she could.

"What? Why? It's past 10pm, and I don't think I'll find a cab here. It will be hard to see one out now," she said, trying to figure out what to do.

She had begun to panic, hoping that he hadn't harmed himself.

"I'm on my way now, I will pick you up," Alex responded, and hung up, without waiting for a reply from her.

He dashed out of the mansion, and to the car park, where he got into the car, and drove
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