Chapter 94
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In front of the grand theater, all the lights were turned on, revealing the entire audience seated in the thousands of seats. Everyone inside the theater had been called to gather and sat in neat rows. Security personnel stood in the aisles and doorways, adding to the heavy, somber atmosphere
On the Linge stage usually used for performances, Joseph, wearing a black suit, paced with one hand in his pocket, while holding a cigarette between his fingers with the other hand Smoking wasn’t allowed here, but he made the rules
His face was hard to read in the bluish–white smoke, and he remained silent, making those who knew who he was fall quier with apprehension.
“Mr. Joseph Chapin, Orion said. Having finished counting the attendees, he walked over and quickly hopped onto the stage, leaning in to whisper a few words
Joseph squinted, his gaze settling on Victoria, who was also seated there. He maintained a polite tone while addressing this respected artist. “Where
Victoria was already aware of the backstage incidents, including yesterday’s wardrobe destruction. She even heard from Nancy about Lenore’s closeness with the young heir of the Heartland Chamber of Commerce.
As a veteran in the arts. Victoria wasn’t intimidated by authority, but she felt a bit uneasy at the sight of Lenore, sitting three seats away, quietly talking with that srunningly handsome man.
She looked at Joseph on stage. Up close, his wrinkles were quite noticeable. No amount of makeup could she got off stage this morning, she asked me for leave. I haven’t seen her this afternoon”
After the noon performance. Ella said she wasn’t feeling well and went home.
d hide the years. His voice was deep. “After
Joseph srubbed out his cigarete and glanced at Lenore sitting down the row. Two people were whispering nearby. Silas gently told Lenore, “Chuck went to the hospital with Bonnie; don’t worry.”
Lenore looked at him seriously and said, “Thanks”
Silas raised an eyebrow “You’re welcome.
Lenore finally looked up at Joseph, her refined features showing a mix of coolness and fire. “Do you need me to show you how to catch someone?” Her voice was not loud, yet it echoed brightly through the deserted theater, filled with audacity.
Joseph felt a chill down his neck and kicked Orion’s shin, “Didn’t you hear her?
Orion felt like he was slapped with a blow of bad luck, but he didn’t dare to resist. He answered immediately and led the others away.
“It’s not like we did it. Keeping us here won’t help, you know?”
“Yeah, this is illegal detention. I want to go home. If you don’t let me out, I’ll call the police!”
People below couldn’t sit still anymore. They stood up and started to accuse
Joseph looked over at them with a chuckle, and then took out his phone and called a number. When the call connected, he spoke calmly, “Mark. there’s been a deliberate assault at the Seranville Grand Theater. I’ve got the situation under control and have all the suspects contained here.
“Normally, I wouldn’t want to disturb you, but since someone wants to report that I’m illegally detaining them, I thought I’d report it for them first, Would you like to come over and take a look With that, he put his phone on speaker and placed it near the microphone.
Mark’s voice came through the speaker, sounding a bit nervous. “You’re not bothering me at all. I’ll bring the team over right away and fully support you, Mr. Josephs Chapin”
After hanging up Joseph looked at the people who had resisted earlier. “Anything else you want to report! I’ll make the call for you” The group just stayed silent
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Scanning the crowd, Josephi said into the microphone, “I’m not someone who doesn’t know right from wrong. As long as honestly, I’ll let you leave once we figure out what’s actually going on.”
guys cooperate
Anyone who knows Joseph, the young master of the Heartland Clumber of Commerce and the young leader at the Senanville Lifeline Charity, was aware that he was typically very kind and never threw his weight around.
Today was the first time he acted differently. It seemed as though someone had pushed him too far. Those acquainted with Joseph fell silent after hearing his words.
11:43 AM
Chapter 91
Esther sat in the back, glaring at the confident young man on stage, and then at Lenore and Silas sitting in the front row, skirt, malice almost pouring from her eyes.
Her fingertips dug into ber
She had meant to ruin Bonnie, yet that idiot Emily came out to shield her. And Ella, she couldn’t even manage such a simple task, what a worthless
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