Chapter 497

I walked ahead after dropping that remark. Shortly after, Bruce strode to catch up with me. However, his face was gloomy. Bruce and I entered the elevator side by side. Just now when we were in the dimly lit corner, the poor visibility had hidden some of his anger and true feelings. But now, in the brightly lit elevator, Bruce's frustration and displeasure were clearly reflected in its mirrored surface. Pretending not to notice, I pressed my lip and kept silent. When the elevator reached the second floor, I eagerly stepped out, only to hear Bruce say, "The person behind Freddie is not simple. Don't try to be too smart." Although I didn't respond, I felt a real sense of diffidence. As expected, I hadn't managed to hide from Bruce. If he had already figured out that we were still investigating Freddie, did that mean he was doing the same? Did the drama at the press conference fail to deceive him? My heart clenched. I suddenly remembered that Bruce had seriously questioned me abou