Chapter 1000

Corinne's finger hovered above the red 'End Call' icon. "Tell me who you are. If you have something to say to me, say it now." The caller said, "I'm right here! Just look left, and you'll know who I am!" Corinne turned her head slightly to the left and saw a figure waving at her from a small alley. It was Rosie, whom she had not seen for a long time. She could not recognize Rosie's voice as she used a voice changer during the call. A device like that was unnecessary if Rosie came with good intentions, so it was quite obvious she was up to no good. Corinne glanced vigilantly and chuckled. "Ah, it's you, Miss Rosie. Why are you skulking there instead of approaching me? Does trying to be mysterious excite you or something?" Rosie stood at the entrance of the alley and said, "I do have something to talk to you about, Corinne. Come here and chat with me." Corinne was not going to let herself be fooled. She smiled politely and said, "No thanks. I'm already at the gate of the Holdens,