Chapter 66

The group of people immediately understood their leader's hint, and everyone rushed to chime in.

"There's no point in pretending anymore. She already knows," one of them said.

"That's right!"

"We slipped up earlier," another added.

"Yes, Ms. Shaw sent us to beat you up. Your existence only gets in her way."

Cynthia glanced at the group, realizing they were all trying to manipulate her. She was about to speak up and expose their plan when a deep, commanding voice interrupted them.

"It couldn't have been Jayleen," the man said with a sense of authority.

Cynthia froze, and the others instinctively turned to look in the direction of the voice.

Their faces turned pale when they saw who it was, and they began to stutter.

"M-Mr. Neal…" Joshua was still in his black suit, and his cufflinks glinted mysteriously in the lamplight. His handsome face was cold and unwavering as he focused his gaze on the group leader.

"Who are you?" Joshua asked in a low voice.

"W-W