Chapter 28

[KHALI]

Jane asked for a week to make her decision before signing the contract, and I agreed with it. I know this set-up is unusual for her, so it's only fair to allow her ample time to prepare, but it's been about a week, and I haven't heard from her.

I decided to call her phone just to see whether she had made up her mind about accepting the contract. Honestly, this isn’t something she can just refuse since her life is on the line. I started to call her phone, but it only directed me to the network operator. Did she change her number? I tried again but received no response. My mind questioned aloud where she was.

I hate overthinking things, so I asked Jey for help in contacting Jane. I'm not sure whether she ever blocked my phone number, but it’s absurd if she did.

“Dude, can you call Jane’s number? I couldn’t reach her,” I told Jey as soon as she answered my call.

“Why? Did anything happen?” Of course, it’s natural for Jey to ask. She’s a person full of curiosity and suspicio