Chapter 45: The Explanation

"There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable."

-Mark Twain-

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As Ian was having conversation with Victoria about the plan, his phone suddenly rang.

“Excuse me, let me take this first.” He picked up the phone and heard a woman’s voice from the other side of the line. Ian’s expression changed from serious into a bright smile.

“Thank you, I will send you the promised reward later. Keep an eye on your bank account.” He said before hanging up on the phone.

“Who was it?” Victoria asked out of curiosity.

“I have a great news for you. Catherine is dead.” Victoria couldn’t believe what she just heard. How was it possible?

“Did you kill her?” She asked.

“No, the one who killed her was Cedric. The man shot Catherine with his own two hands.” The revelation sounded bizarre and almost surreal for her.

“I thought Cedric loves her? So why does he kill her?” She questioned, still couldn’t believe Ian. She thought the man must be playing some kind of trick on her but then