It was already three in the morning when Zayn came back to Ashenville Garden. The hotel was silent as everyone was asleep. He unbuttoned his jacket and went upstairs quickly. He glanced at Shelley's room when he went past it, but it was quiet inside.
His subordinate was waiting in his room to report the events of the day. "Remon and Polka didn't see Ms. Lierger, but Ms. Benday probably did. She didn't ask or say anything about it. She has been in her room since you left and didn't come out since."
"I see." Zayn nodded and waved him down.
He had a nightmare that night. In his dream, Carla barged into the Giblos' residence with her subordinates. She killed Jombo before she took away the kids, and pointed a gun at him. "You did this, Zayn!" she spat hatefully. "This is for Mrs. Borah." The gunshot was the last thing he heard.
Zayn woke up and stared at the ceiling in panic, his forehead drenched in sweat.
Someone knocked on the door, and Benard's voice could be heard. "I bring news, Mr. Giblo."
Zayn calmed himself and sat up. After putting on a robe, he said, "Come in."
Benard came in with his head bowed. "I've received news about Ms. Lierger's departure to the airport earlier. Also, Dorilo Group's stocks took a dip overnight, and some of the big shareholders withdrew their capital. Mr. Jombo has asked you to call him back."
"So, Shelley was the one behind the attack last night, huh?" He looked down. "What a foolish woman. Carla's no pushover now."
"Ms. Lierger shows no mercy, " Benard said. "Dorilo Group's a mess now, and Mr. Jombo called me earlier. He told me you didn't take his call, so he wanted me to tell you that he wants you back ASAP."
"Why? Lierger Corporation's trying to take them down, not us. What does this have to do with us?" Zayn's face fell. "It's not like I can interfere even if I go back."
"Maybe he wants you to help them, " Benard answered. "Also, Ms. Benday is waiting for you downstairs. Mr. Benday has sent someone to pick her up."
"Tell her to give me a minute. I'll be there soon, " Zayn said.
"Yes." Benard retreated from the room.
Zayn quickly washed up and changed into a set of new clothes before going down. The medical staff was packing up, and Selena was sorting out her medical kit. She stood up and looked at Zayn nervously when he came down.
Zayn waved everyone away, leaving him and Selena alone in the room. "Sorry for neglecting you over the last couple of days. I was busy with work, " he finally said.
"No, no. I must have been a burden to you." She gestured. "I hope I haven't troubled you."
"You didn't, but…" He stared at her. "What did you see last night?" Zayn's question went deeper than that. He knew Selena paid a lot of visits to the Giblos' residence, so she must have seen Carla's photos. He knew she must have a lot of questions after meeting Carla the night before.
I don't care what she thinks. But this cannot be made public.
"I saw Sir Lucas and his friend." She gestured. "It was rude of me to leave just like that. I didn't even say hi to them. I'm embarrassed by my discourteous attitude."
"It's fine." Zayn smiled. She's smart and knows what to do.
Selena took a beautiful wooden box and handed it to Zayn. She then gestured. "I made this lavender oil myself. Light it up in your room at night. It helps with your sleep."
"Thank you." Zayn took the box from her. "Let me send you off."
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