Chapter 23: Another Slander

However, now Daniel didn't care about any of that. He was flustered as she said, “Do you know what I saw today?” “Cut the crap and just say it.” Daniel took a deep breath, glanced around to ensure no one was listening, and then spoke, “You wouldn't believe it, but I think I saw the Earl.” The person on the other end sounded skeptical, letting out a cold snort, “What Earl? The Earl has been dead for a long time. There’s no Earl anymore.” “You must be dreaming!” Hearing the disbelief in the voice, Daniel began to panic. “It’s true! I swear, it’s true!” “Not only that, but the person who possesses the Earl’s silver bracelet is actually a high school student.” As soon as he said this, there was silence on the other end of the line. A long pause followed, interrupted only by the sound of a cigarette being lit. “Why aren’t you saying anything? You’re killing me here.” “Are you sure you didn’t see it wrong?” Daniel was on the brink of a breakdown, seeing the calmness on the other