Chapter 159


    “Really?” Criss squinted, trying to gauge any hint of difort on her face, but Matlida delivered her


    line with such smoothness that there wasn’t even a hint of awkwardness.


    Sheesh, women are as mysterious as the ocean’s depths!


    Criss unfolded his legs and propped his chinzily. “What’s taking your friend so long? Shoot her the


    diner’s address and tell her to start getting dolled up.”


    “Probably tied up with something.”


    As Den’s personal assistant, Chloe had to be avable for him at the drop of a dime, which meant


    her hours were anything but typical. Even though it was the weekend, she might still be caught up


    helping Den with work matters.


    “No way Den’s working her to the bone on a weekend. Doesn’t the guy ever take a break?” Criss


    tapped his fingers on the table. “Give her a ring: at least let her know.”


    Matilda figured it was a good idea, so she casually dialed Chloe’s number. But as soon as the call


    connected, a faint groan came through the line.


    The sound sent a shiver of unease through Matilda. “Chloe, where are you? Youing for brunch?”


    she asked.


    There was no reply, just a man’s cold chuckle before the call was abruptly ended.


    The dial tone left Matilda dazed. It wasn’t like Chloe to be unresponsive: she was usually upbeat and


    outgoing. This was highly unusual.


    Having experienced her own share of troubles, Matilda’s concern for her friend’s safety spiked. She


    didn’t bother with the menu any longer and stood up, clutching her phone.


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    “Let’s go, we’re heading to her ce!” Matilda’s heart raced with worry. “I’m afraid something’s


    happened to Chloe…”


    “Ok. We better check it out. It’s not like her to not answer calls on a weekend. Could be something


    serious,” agreed Criss.


    The two of them left the diner in a hurry, clutching their cell phones. They gged down a cab outside


    the mall, and Matilda gave the driver the name of an upscale neighborhood. The taxi sped off in her


    direction.


    wha” Cric


    “Chloe’s got a nice ce, huh?” Criss remarked when he heard the address. “Is it her own, or did


    Den set her up there?”


    “It’s hers,” Matilda replied vaguely, unsure whether Den would be at Chloe’s ce today.


    Den always seemed aloof and unpredictable, and with his powerful background, Matilda had her


    concerns when Chloe became his personal assistant.


    But upon arriving at Chloe’s doorstep, they encountered another man.


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    It was Horatio Yoakum, Chloe’s ex–fiancé.


    As Matilda and Criss climbed over the balcony, they saw Horatio pinning Chloe down on the couch, her


    mouth covered and her body struggling.


    The disparity in strength between men and women was evident, and Chloe was easily overpowered.


    Her back had beenid bare as Horatio had effortlessly torn through her clothes, revealing skin that


    was undoubtedly alluring to any man.


    It was at this moment that Matilda and Criss, having climbed over the balcony outside, saw the scene


    through the curtains of the dimly lit living room.


    Matilda’s body tensed with shock. Without thinking, she grabbed a flowerpot from the balcony and


    hurled it with all her might at the ss!