Ever since his conversation with Zane, Chris had been unable to find any relaxation. Zane’s peculiar and suspicious behavior had convinced him that 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 known his friend for a significant period, Chris was well aware of Zane’s typically confident demeanor. Yet, yesterday, he had shown clear signs of unease.
I must uncover the truth, Chris resolved inwardly as he retrieved his jacket and mobile phone from his office desk. Walking toward the elevator, he promptly contacted his secretary, Stella, to inform her of an urgent matter.
“Stella, there’s something important I need to handle outside the office. Kindly reschedule all meetings fo
