My One-month Marriage With Mr. Hawkins

Chapter 42: Information Storage Room

It wasn’t that Cooper didn’t have feelings for Evelyn anymore. They couldn't be together anymore. Each time when Evelyn pesters him, it would remind him of what happened in the past and he would feel upset about it. It was best that they do not have any more interactions. Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

Cooper hesitated and then said, “Go ahead.”

Evelyn looked at Florence and said pitifully, “I would like to speak to you alone.”

Florence didn’t want to be the third wheel and said to Cooper, “I’ll go back to the hotel.”

Cooper frowned and reminded her, “Be careful when you go back.”

They were not far from the hotel so Florence waved goodbye to Cooper and left. Evelyn glared furiously at Florence as she left.

As Florence was about to reach the hotel, the hotel staff who welcomed them during the day, Channing, walked over and said, “Ms. Fraser, how come you’re back before the party ended?”

“I’m tired and would like to rest early,” Florence replied politely.

Channing looked at Florence and said shyly, “Ms. Fraser, since you’re back, can you help me out? Everyone else had gone to the party and I can’t find anyone to help me.”

Florence looked around. Other than a receptionist and a security guard, there wasn’t any other hotel staff around.

Florence didn’t think further and asked, “What do you need me to do?”

“I need to find a very important piece of information, “On saying this, Channing led Florence towards a different direction along the beach and apologized, “I’m so sorry to trouble you. I’m really running out of

time, otherwise, I would take my time to look for it.”

Florence looked in the direction of where the staff was taking her and was puzzled, “Aren’t you looking for it in the hotel?”

“Yes, but it’s at a small hut next to the beach. There’s an information storage room over there.” Channing explained and his face flashed a trace of guilt.

After a while, Florence came to a small hut with Channing. The hut stood alone at the seaside and was a great place to view the scenery.

Channing opened the door and said, “I’m so sorry, there are just too many things.”

Florence quickly looked and saw all sorts of files and boxes in the room.

She didn’t enter immediately and said, “Aren’t this information concerning the competition? I’m a participant and it’s inappropriate that I go in.”

“It’s okay, this information isn’t that important.” Channing quickly explained and hastened her, “I don’t have much time, Ms. Fraser please come and help me.”

Florence frowned and didn’t move.

Not only was this competition closed to the public, but the details of each competition would also only be announced a week prior just as the distribution of an examination paper. Anyone who got a hold of any of the details ahead of time would be considered cheating.

There were so many files and information here. Even if Channing said that they are not important, Florence didn’t want to cause any trouble for herself.

She pursed her lips and said, “I will not go in. How about this, I’ll go to the party and find two staff to help you out.” Florence said and was about to leave but Channing suddenly erupted.

“Go in as you are told!” Channing forcibly pushed Florence into the room.

Florence lost her balance and stumbled onto a table in the room. She immediately felt extremely unsettled. She couldn’t be bothered with the pain and turned to run towards the door but Channing slammed the door shut and locked it.

“Ms. Fraser, I’m just doing what I was paid to do. Just remain inside.” Channing said and walked off. That person gave him a large sum of money for this. Once this was done, he would be able to resign and leave this city.

“Channing, stay where you are. Let me out!” Florence pounded the door in frustration but there clearly wasn’t anyone outside.

Florence turned around and saw the information in the hut. She glanced over and it was all the internal information regarding the competition. She looked on and there was a security camera in the room. Were they trying to frame her for stealing information concerning the competition? As soon as they replay the video, Florence would be expelled from the competition.

Florence was vexed and didn’t touch any of the files. She walked to the window to try to open it to escape.

At this moment, “clunk”, the door to another room opened. There was someone else in here? Florence quickly looked over and saw a middle-aged man wearing a security guard uniform.

Florence was pleasantly surprised, “Sir, I’ve been locked up here. Thank goodness you’re here. Can you open the door to let me out?”

The guard looked sheepishly and lustfully at Florence. He grinned sinisterly, “You’re here? You look pretty good. As agreed, sleep with me and I’ll let you have a look at the files.”

“What?” Florence was stunned, realized something was wrong, and explained, “You must be mistaken. I’ve been framed and locked in here by someone. Please let me out.”

“What are you yapping about? I don’t want to waste any time.” The guard said impatiently and walked towards Florence.

“Don’t come over! I’m not the person you mentioned. Don’t you touch me!” Florence dodged and took out her phone to call for help. But before she could dial a number, the guard snatched her phone and tossed it away.

“Don’t you try to toy with me! Since you’re here, you’ll have to listen to me.” The guard grabbed hold of Florence.

She struggled violently, “Scumbag, get off, release me… Don’t touch me, don’t touch me…” Florence yelled loudly but her strength could not overcome the guard and she wasn’t able to break free.

Her body tensed up and trembled as she thought of that frightening night. That nightmarish memory came flooding back and intertwined with the current horror. Florence was terrified to her bones and struggled to breathe.

Just as she was hopelessly terrified, the sturdy door was kicked open with a “bang”. Ernest’s huge body stood by the door and saw what was happening in the room. He exuded a terrifying sense of danger.

“You’re asking for it!” He walked over in large strides, grabbed the guard, and threw him against the wall. The force was intense and the security guard was knocked unconscious and collapsed onto the ground.

Florence was bruised and appeared to be terrified and in a daze.

“You’re safe now.” Ernest comforted her and took out his jacket to cover Florence. He wanted to carry Florence but she got up from the table and avoided him.

Her face was pale and her body continued to tremble. Her gaze towards Ernest seemed very distant.