Chapter 138:

Justin knows the current thoughts of his colleagues, but there wasn’t much time for recounting or explaining now. He simply responds succinctly, “Indeed, my friend, we can trust him.”

Until now, Leona, Monica, and Caesar all had absolute trust in Justin’s ability to read people; whoever he trusted, they trusted. And now, at this very moment, the phone suddenly rings, shattering the previously tranquil atmosphere of the room.

“It’s here.”

Four pairs of eyes simultaneously halt, fixed on the landline phone placed on the table beside the brown leather couch.

No one speaks, but their eyes convey everything. Monica slowly rises, her expression heavy and icy, and advances towards the phone.

Monica picks up the receiver. Her voice, chilly and composed, resonates throughout the room.

“Hello, this is Monica,” she says gently, trying to conceal the chilliness in her tone.

“Hello Monica, this is Emily, a nurse at Central Hospital. I’m sorry to have to deliver this sad news to you. We have just l