Chapter 38: Someone close

Meanwhile, at Gonzales Corporation, the news of Alexa being imprisoned spread all over.

"I heard she knowingly pushed Candy into the pool at the party..."

"Is it out of jealousy?..."

"I wonder what's going on, but I'm glad she is in prison..."

Yazmine sighed for the umpteenth time as she reached for her phone again. The anonymous guy hardly responded, and she felt a bit down about it. She was already getting used to his company.

"I wonder what's wrong with him. Could he be in trouble? Should I find him?" she mumbled to herself.

With trembling hands, Jameson reached for the drugs in his pocket. He took out two doses from the small container and threw them in his mouth.

"Urgh," he exhaled deeply, his chest heaving.

The door of his office opened without a knock, or maybe he didn't hear it.

"Hey James, I..." Yazmine stopped talking when she saw his face.

"Oh my God, are you okay?" she asked, walking closer.

"I'm fine," Jameson breathed out, trying to compose himself.

"You don't look fine.