Ever since his conversation with Zane, Chris had been unable to find any relaxation. Zane's peculiar and suspicious behavior had left Chris convinced something was amiss with his closest friend. The reason behind Zane's quirky reaction upon hearing Melissa's younger daughter's name puzzled Chris deeply. Having been acquainted with his friend for a significant period, Chris was well aware of Zane's typically confident demeanor. Yet yesterday, he had displayed signs of unease.
"I must uncover the truth," Chris resolved inwardly, retrieving his jacket and mobile phone from his office desk. As he walked toward the elevator, he promptly contacted his secretary, Stella, to inform her of an urgent matter. "Stella, there is some important matter that requires my attention outside the office. Kind
