Supreme Trader

Chapter 11 Haunted

After Edward’s getting into the taxi, the female driver remained tight-lipped, leaving Edward at a loss for words. He racked his brain for something to say to break the stifling silence.

Finally, he mustered up the courage to compliment her.

“Hello, madam. I must say, you’re an absolute knockout. I like your gloves especially.”

“Thank you,’ the female driver replied curtly, her widened eyes glued to the road ahead. It looked like she was serious about her job.

Careless about her lack of enthusiasm, Edward continued, “And might I have the pleasure of knowing your name?”

He knew too well that the FS Hotel he had been staying might as well be on the side of the moon. It was so far from his destination, the Sixth Avenue. If he was not wrong, it was at least ten miles away.

At the moment, Edward had no appetite for the humdrum scenery outside the car window. The passing vehicles, as well as the throngs of walking people on the sidewalk, did not tickle his fancy one bit—he had been accustom