CHAPTER 280
Author: LADY E
last update2024-06-06 23:27:53

Harrison wouldn't have dialed Annabelle's number but he didn't have a choice.

He and Annabelle had a history together and he knew he was actually the reason why they were not on speaking terms.

But what choice does he have? His entire hard work would go down the drain if he doesn't swallow his pride and ask help from the only person he thought could help.

"Come on Annabelle stop laughing." Harrison said

"Stop laughing? Come on Harrison that's the funniest joke I've heard in a long while." Annabelle said.

Realizing he didn't say anything, she knew he was serious and felt the need to get to the bottom of it.

"You need my help? With what?" She finally asked.

"I need your help with an investigation." Harrison replied.

"And which investigation is that?"

"The one regarding Mr Lunel Chase." Harrison replied.

"Why are you... Oh I see they hired your firm to do it." Annabelle said chuckling lightly.

"More like it's my job, I'm in charge of taking up cases for the Chase's emp
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