Chapter 23
I couldn’t let Dexter see through me, so I forced myself to
To turn a
and leave, pushing
the
urge
keep searching for her to the buck
for her to the back of my mind.
Back in the car, I called Holly. “What the hell, are you making things up? That was so embarrassing! I almost mistook my own assistant for the other
Holly snorted. “You’re a step too late. That woman was hanging around Dexter, shaking hands with his colleagues and bosses, then she just left. You idiot, she wasn’t there for the party–she just wanted to make sure all of Dexter’s people remembered her
“What do you mean, remember her?” I had a feeling I already knew, but I wasn’t ready to admit it.
“Of course, she wants them to think she’s his wife, not you
Holly’s laugh was sharp. “Sylvia, you’ve been so wrapped up in work and taking care of your son, you barely show up in Dexter’s social circle, right?” I went quiet. She was spot on.
As she heard my silence, Holly’s laugh got louder. “Honestly, how could you be so trusting of him! If you don’t wake up, you’re going to lose everything”
I couldn’t take it a
anymore. I hung up the phone, and the tears started to flow
Looking back, I felt like a complete fool I thought. How can I ever criticize Holly! What makes me think my place is secure? Even the person closest to me is scheming behind my back, while I am still fumbling around, completely lost
1 forced myself to stop crying, took a few deep breaths, and calmed down. After a few moments, I started the car and headed home. It felt like I was always one step too late.
I thought, “Trying to track down the woman Dexter is seeing on the side? Probably a lost cause!
Just then, I saw a familiar figure walking through the parking lot. There she was again–wearing that bright pink dress and with that long, noticeable hair. I thought, “Yes, it is her! Of course, I would run into her here after everything ehe
1 quickly wiped away the tears, grabbed a mask,
k, and put it
put
it on, lowering my head to keep her from seeing I was in the car.
The woman seemed in a good mood, skipping over to Dexter’s car. She grabbed something from inside, closed the door, and walked off. It was obvious she hadn’t left the area.
An idea suddenly popped into my head. I quickly texted Holly. (This hotel still has guest floors, right? What floors are they?]
Holly: [Found the mistress? Grabbing someone in the act sounds like fun. You better take me with you, or I’m not telling you anything.]
I almost screamed in frustration. [Yes, yes! I’m in the parking lot. Hurry up and tell me!]
Holly: [Floors above the tenth are guest rooms. The 19th and 20th floors are executive suites.]
Holly: I’m on my way]
I was speechless. Now that I knew which floors to target, I had a plan.
Ion
I headed straight for the clevator, deliberately waiting for the woman to get on first. Then I watched the numbers light up. The elevator stopped on the Hash floor. Executive suites… A cold shiver ran down my spine.
these, while I’ve never even ste
I thought, ‘So, this is it, Dexter, Taking her to suites like My hand clenched into a fast in my pocket, and I gritted my teeth. 1 forced myself to stay calm, then stepped into a different elevator.
stepped foot in one of these rooms with him!
I pressed the button for the 19th floor and felt my pulse race with each passing second… Almost there. I was so close. I would find out the truth.
As soon as the elevator doors opened, a sharp pain hit the back of my head. Stars exploded in my vision, and I nearly collapsed. A cold, smooth voice pierced through my daze. “Sylvia, are you following met
I thought, “Who–who is that… But I couldn’t hold on any longer. My and I fell.
My vision blurred into red, and I staggered forward before everything went d.
