Chapter 162. Warning Signs

DYLAN

It was 10 in the evening, and the rain was still pouring.

“Do you need a raincoat or something, sir?” Pearl got out of her room. I thought she was already asleep?

“Nah. it’s fine. It’s only a small rain,” I replied.

She nodded and stayed in her spot at the front door.

The call from Lyle instructed me to meet him at the nearest café. I don’t know what made it so urgent that we cannot reschedule it until tomorrow. The point is, it’s already late in the evening, and the road could be dangerous for driving.

I got inside the car and texted him I was coming. He also said he was on his way. Based on the distance from the mansion to the café, I think he’ll be the first one to arrive.

The road is indeed slippery and instead of my usual speed of driving, I have to slow down every now and then. The diligence I have to observe has to be higher. Accidents usually happen at night, and that’s the last thing I want to happen now.

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