John said nothing and didn't move.When Sierra saw that he remained silent, she pushed the words that had reached her throat back in. She picked up the headphones beside her and put them on, shutting the world out.Time slipped by, minute by minute. Soon it was 11.59 p.m.John watched the stopwatch on his wrist. When the second hand swept up to twelve, he grabbed his phone and car keys, then stood up and left. The door closed with a bang.Hearing the sound, Sierra glanced at the time on her screen. Nine seconds past midnight. She ignored it and continued to work on her illustration.As for John, Robin was already waiting by the car when he went downstairs. John tossed him the keys and got in. His back rested against the seat as he asked in a cool voice, "What did you find out?""As you expected, sir, the crash was deliberate," Robin said, getting into the driver's seat with a file in his hand. "After you left Lakeside Villa, she followed you. She didn't leave until you and the
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