Chapter 1623 The Confrontation
âWe can bet on it. I bet that heâll show up here every night just to meet me, rain or shine! Are you in it or not?â
With a look of disdain on her face, Melanie forced her words through clenched teeth. âYouâre so full of yourself! What makes you think heâs going to show up when youâre merely acquainted with him for a little more than two days? Iâll do everything in my power to stop him from coming here anymore!â
âVery well. We shall see then!â Rose wrapped up the conversation with a provocative smile and sashayed her way away from Melanie.
Melanieâs eyes blazed with rage as she stared at her retreating figure.
Does she really think Stephen will fall for her when sheâs just a vixen whoâs a tad bit prettier than others? Dream on! From now onward, Iâll keep a watch on him and never give him a chance to get near her!
After returning to their hotel room, Melanie threw a tantrum and confronted Stephen about the reason he had shown up for a drink with Rose at Vamped.
âStephen, that woman is a vixen! You used to hate promiscuous women like her. Why did you take the initiative to approach her?â
Deeming it a hassle to explain, he merely shot her an impatient look.
It was then Melanie suggested, âStephen, shall we return? We have spent so many days searching for Nina, but this canât go on forever! We still need to work!â
A few moments of silence later, he replied, âIâm sure weâll find her soon!â
Melanie was stunned to see his determined gaze.
Subsequently, she stuttered, âD-Did you find something?â
âMmm!â
As Stephen responded with a determined nod, Melanie instinctively clenched her fists.
Isnât Nina dead? How did he obtain any information about her?
âWhat is it? Where is she?â she asked.
âIâm not sure if sheâs Nina yet!â
âNot sure? No, Iâm sure sheâs not Nina!â
After blurting out those words, Melanie belatedly realized she had misspoken.
Upon meeting Stephenâs puzzled gaze, she hastened to explain herself. âI-I mean, maybe itâs not her. After all, weâve been trying to locate her for a long time but to no avail! Maybe she has gone back. I think thatâs very likely!â
Stephenâs gaze darkened as he took in Melanieâs anxious expression.
It seems like she doesnât want me to find Ninaâ¦
Afraid that he would connect the dots, Melanie instantly persuaded him to leave K Nation.
âStephen, letâs go home. There are a lot of things that require our attention. Also, I need to attend an interview with one of the prospective companies. I can still make it in time as long as we return by tomorrow!â
âGo ahead and return without me. Iâll stay back to look for Nina.â
Upon hearing that, she pouted and asked, âAre you seriously telling me to return without you? Arenât you concerned about my safety at all? Iâm your girlfriend, but Ninaâs the only one you have in your heart and mind!â
âIâm merely trying to honor my promise to take care of her for three years!â
âThree years? No way! Iâll never agree to that!â
âIf thatâs the case, letâs break up! I have to live up to my promise with Chris! If not, Iâm going to spend the rest of my life in guilt!â
Stephenâs declaration startled Melanie, for she never thought he would ask for a breakup because of Nina.
Hah, it turns out Iâm not even as important as Nina! Unfortunately, sheâs deadâdead as a doornail! It must be pretty tormenting for her when she was raped before her demise. To think the almighty heiress of Seet Group would experience such devastation with no one to come to her rescue. Well, she deserved it!
Not wanting her relationship with Stephen to be affected over a deceased, she decided against arguing with him. I just need to wait a little longer. Once he sees her body, heâll give up on her. Speaking of which, I need to get in touch with those people! Where on earth did they take Ninaâs corpse to? Ugh, I need to think of a way to contact them and find out where the corpse is since Stephen wonât give up until heâs aware Ninaâs no longer alive!