Chapter 1024

Jeremiah gently ruffled her hair, sounding apologetic as he said, "I'm sorry I arrived late." "You don't need to blame yourself. It's my carelessness for not realizing someone spiked my drink," Mable replied. A glint of determination passed through Jeremiah's eyes. "Alec has already sent the guy who drugged you to the police. Don't worry; I'll make sure he pays." Mable recalled what the man had said in the basement and added, "It was Nelise who ordered that guy to drug me! He was just a pawn she used against me." Jeremiah furrowed his brow. "Nelise? Alec's cousin?" Mable nodded, saying, "Yes, that's her." Even though Nelise was Alex's cousin, Mable would not let her off quickly. Tonight could have ended badly if Blair had not arrived in time. She might have forgiven many things but would not dismiss this easily. Jeremiah's expression darkened as he realized. After Mable and Jeremiah left, Blair returned to the Saint Rosa Hotel. At the hotel, Amos received a call and knocked