Yet, at that moment, she knew following Fernando was her only hope for safety.
After what seemed like an eternity, they arrived at a deserted, isolated hotel.
Fernando checked them in and led Rose upstairs, where he stationed two men outside the room before closing the door.
“Stay put and behave, Rose,” Fernando said calmly, his gaze fixed on her seated figure. “Cooperate with our testimony in two days, and I promise you’ll live comfortably for the rest of your life.”
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Rose’s mind was a whirlwind.
Even after calming herself, the gruesome details of Hess’ death replayed in her mind.
Fear gnawed at her. The prospect of being labeled a murderer terrified her.
Fernando’s voice cut through her thoughts. “Elizabeth shot Leo. He’s probably not going to make it. And siding with her won’t guarantee a pleasant future either.”
Rose narrowed her eyes, clenching her fists until they trembled.
After a tense moment, she slowly relaxed her grip and turned to face him.
Her voice barely a whisper, she confirmed, “I’ll do what you say.”
Fernando nodded silently, exiting the room.
Outside, he contacted Matthew immediately. “Rose is settled and compliant.”
“Good,” Matthew responded coolly, adding further directives. “Now…”
Fernando listened attentively, then replied in a resolute tone, “Yes sir! I’ll get right on it.”
As night deepened, a news alert blared on the television. “Couple Found Dead in Nightclub, Initial Findings Suggest Drug Overdose, Deceased Female Identified as Rose..”
Startled awake by the notification, Stella’s sleep vanished instantly.
Matthew stirred beside her, briefly glancing at the news with a detached expression.
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“The press conference is tomorrow, and Leo is still unconscious.
Without Rose, how am I supposed to clear my name?” Stella’s words tumbled out in a panicked rush.
Despite the warmth of the room, she felt chills creeping down her spine.
Matthew reached out, pulling her into his comforting embrace. “Don’t worry. Just attend the event as planned.”
Stella’s eyes flickered with doubt as she looked up at him.
Matthew offered her a reassuring smile. “I have the evidence we need.