Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
I heard a familiar name. So did Mylo.
We immediately took out our phones and started looking through the news.
Many media outlets released the news. I searched carefully for Abraham’s name, and when I found it, I double-checked that it was indeed him.
There were already reporters contacting the higher-ups of the Hall Corporation, but they had yet to reach them.
Mylo and I glanced at each other, and he immediately got it. We headed back to the camper van and drove to the Hall Corporation building.
On the way back, Mylo handed me the bread and water again. “I’m afraid we’re going to face a tough fight,” he said firmly. “You’ll have to eat to survive..”
I knew he had a point, so I took huge bites of the bread.
When we arrived at the entrance of the Hall Corporation, we alighted from the van and happened to see a group of reporters being chased out by the company’s security guards. The reporters were still pestering them, but the security guards seemed to have received some special order. They refused to say a word or let anyone in.
Seeing this, Mylo pulled me over and started looking for another entrance.
We walked some distance and saw another door, but it was already locked. When we walked further and saw another door, it was also locked.
We circled the building and found out that only the front door wasn’t locked.
Mylo wanted to enter from the underground carpark, but when he reached the entrance, he realized that it had been sealed and there were people guarding it.
We couldn’t get into the building.
I immediately sent the news to all my group chats and asked everyone to think of a way to find information about the Hall Corporation’s higher-ups. However, I didn’t find any useful clues after an entire day.
It was obvious that the Hall Corporation was protecting themselves.
Just as everyone was at a loss, the interview with the Vice President of the Hall Corporation was reported. I read every word carefully, my heart sinking.
The Vice President revealed the attendance records of the eight employees and released a video clip of them signing at work and leaving after work. He also emphasized that they had interviewed all colleagues that interacted with the eight people, with all of them claiming that nothing unusual had happened recently.
At the end of the article, the media said that the police had already delved deep into the corporation to begin the investigation. They asked everyone to wait for the results of the investigation.
I put my phone down and covered my forehead, suddenly feeling very tired.
Seeing me like this, Mylo carefully said, “I’ll send you back first.” He paused for a bit before continuing, “Rest at my place for two days. It’ll be really chaotic if you go back now.”
I knew what he meant.
My parents must be worried about me, and Abraham’s parents would probably be even more upset when they see me.
But I had to go back. I couldn’t let them worry too much. “You’d better send me back. They must want to see me now.”
“They’ll only worry more if they see you.” He took out a small mirror and handed it to me. “Look at yourself now. I feel really bad for you.”
I took the mirror with trembling hands and pulled it towards my face. I saw a pale face in the mirror. The makeup on my face had been on since yesterday morning and it had been completely ruined. My mascara was smeared all over my eyes. My anxiety made me look haggard and my eyes listless. At the same time, my facial expression was dull.
I was scared by myself.
In order to be a beautiful bride, I have been working out, having ample rest, and taking good care of myself recently. My skin had become extremely smooth with my meticulous care. Everyone said that I looked only 18 years old.
But now, I seemed to have aged ten years overnight.
I quickly kept the mirror and felt a huge blow.
Mylo was right. I couldn’t just go back. “Then I’ll have to trouble you.”
“Don’t say that.” Mylo started the car and headed for his home.
Mylo preferred quiet surroundings. He’d moved out of his foster parents’ house at a young age and lived alone in a small villa in the suburbs.
It was completely dark when we arrived at Mylo’s house. I stood in front of Mylo’s house and took a picture of myself, from my neck downwards. I sent it to my parents and Rachel, telling them I was staying at Mylo’s for two days while waiting for the results from the police.
Selina replied promptly, telling me to not think about anything and to get some rest.
Jeffrey told me that he had settled everything with our relatives. He would find a way to find out more about the Hall Corporation.
Rachel said she wouldn’t give up her search and told me to wait for good news.
I sighed and walked into Mylo’s house, collapsing lifelessly onto his couch.
I have no idea when did I fall asleep. When I woke up the next day, it was already dusk.
I scrambled to my feet and found a large tray of incense lit beside me. Mylo loved looking into such things. I presume this was meant to help me sleep better.
I quickly grabbed my phone and searched for the news. The investigation results weren’t out yet.
Mylo walked in. He told me to take a shower and eat first.
I took a quick shower and then quickly finished my meal. “I’d like to borrow your van.”