Chapter 72

Zayate’s POV

“Ousmane, baby, listen to me. It’s not your fault. The work he did is powerful, that’s why you’re confused.”

“You know I’ve never laid a hand on you, right?”

“Yes.”

“If you don’t shut up, it will be the first time. I don’t want to hear anything more from you. You will explain everything to the police. I have nothing more to say to you.”

“Ousmane, please, for God’s sake, don’t do this.”

“So now you and Oumou are friends? Is she your maid and confidante? Fine, let’s see her explain this because I will get my money back.”

He grabbed my arm and dragged me to the annex. He knocked hard on the door, but there was no answer.

“Camara!”

“Yes, boss?” Camara came running towards us.

“Where are those two?”

“They went out around dusk, and I haven’t seen them since.”

“So you conspired with others to steal from me?”

“No, boss. They’ll come back.”

His phone rang.

“Yes, Hamid.”

“…”