Chapter: 2204

Dooley could hear the conversation through the phone clearly. They were standing so close, after all.

After staring at her for nearly a minute, Dooley finally released his hold and stepped back a few paces. "I'll stay here while you go ahead."

“There's no need for that!"

“In that case, you add me. I'll send the money, and then I'm off," he said, his tone suggesting he wouldn't take no for an answer.

Today was his only day off. Tomorrow he was scheduled for a different assignment and would leave Odonset, his return uncertain.