Chapter 258
“The lady asked me respectfully to let you know that she’d left. She also told you to drive safely on your way home,” the waiter replied.
William’s eyes turned dim. It looked like he was processing something. Then, without another word, he turned and walked straight out of the restaurant.
Rachel had just gotten into a cab. After giving the driver the address, she quickly texted Cecilia and asked her to help cover for her a little.
Cecilia still sounded concerned.
“Rachel, I think this is too risky. What if someone finds out? And you’re spending every night under the same roof as Mr. Hunt…” She didn’t finish the rest of the sentence. She figured Rachel would get the message without her spelling it out.
Rachel didn’t feel worried. She rolled down the car window slightly to let the night air clear her head as she typed a reply.
[Remember what I told you earlier? I did all that and he still didn’t react. I think it’s safe enough.]
Besides, for some reason, she just didn’t believe Tyler was the type to take advantage of someone. He wasn’t the kind of guy who’d accept anything worthless.
Of course, she didn’t consider herself worthless.
Cecilia, seeing that Rachel seemed confident and in control, didn’t press the matter further. She knew Rachel was someone who always understood boundaries.
[Alright, just be careful.]
Rachel tucked her phone away and suddenly remembered Tyler’s dog, Ray.
She had promised to bring it something to eat earlier. People always said the way to a man’s heart was through his stomach. Maybe the same applied to dogs.
“Can you stop up ahead for just a bit? I’ll only take a few minutes,” Rachel said to the driver.
“Can you stop up ahead for just a bit?”
The driver didn’t refuse, but reminded her, “Just be quick, okay? I’ve got other rides lined up.”
“Thank you.”
Rachel got out quickly and walked into the pet store. She asked for recommendations on dog treats.
Once she arrived in front of Tyler’s apartment, she stepped out of the car and immediately shivered.
Tyler’s place was well-hidden. It was great for dodging media attention, but it still felt a little too secluded. The area was pitch-black. There were no streetlights and hardly any passing cars.
It felt eerily quiet.
She hadn’t noticed it in the daytime, but now, under the cover of night, it felt creepy.
What if she had to sneak out after putting Tyler to sleep? She’d have to call a ride in the dead of night. It wasn’t exactly safe.
But she couldn’t sleep over at Tyler’s either. If William found out she hadn’t come home, he’d be full of questions.
Rachel paid the driver and approached the door. She lifted her hand to knock.
Something felt off. She glanced behind her. There was no one.
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She retrieved her phone and typed a message just in case. As soon as she slid the phone back into her pocket, the door creaked open.
There was no sound of footsteps.
Rachel sucked in a breath. The stillness of it all made her skin crawl. Her spine went stiff.
But as the door opened, Ray trotted out.
She gasped and let out a shaky sigh of relief.
Bending down slightly, she patted Ray’s head.
Fortunately, he had seen her quite a few times by now. He didn’t bark or growl like the first few times.
“Where’s your owner?” she asked gently.
Ray whined and glanced up the stairs a couple of times.
Rachel caught on. He was saying Tyler was upstairs.
She opened the bag and showed it to Ray. “Look, I passed by a pet store and got you some treats. I’m not sure if you’ll like them, though.”
The dog sniffed the air and began wagging its tail enthusiastically.
Rachel smiled. “But I have to ask your owner if you can have them,” she said, holding the bag and heading upstairs with Ray trotting close behind.
She knocked gently on Tyler’s door.
“Mr. Hunt?”
“Come in.”
Rachel pushed the door open and stepped in. She explained that she’d stopped by the pet store and picked up some treats for Ray.
“Can he have them?” she asked.
Tyler glanced at the bag. “Should be fine. If he dies from it, that’s on him.”
Ray let out two dramatic whines.
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