Chapter 40
Patrick Banks
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Valerie had no idea that Celeste was the one who gave me all the information I needed.
She thought it was her mother and I saw it as a perfect opportunity to cover Celeste’s tracks. I didn’t confirm nor deny her assumptions.
I knew she would eventually find out later, but that wasn’t my problem at the moment.
I was happy that she finally agreed to go out with me.
Of course, I didn’t want just one lunch with her.
I just lied, so she would agree.
I had other plans.
There was no way on earth I would let Valerie go again. Even if she was with Jamal, I still wouldn’t give up. I intended to get her back together with her.
And I wouldn’t rest until I did.
After the call ended, I remembered that Celeste had one last thing to tell me. But first, I
