Inescapable Fate

Desmond wasn't the only one stunned.

Sabrina was caught off guard, too. She reached out and tugged Valerie's sleeve. "Valerie?"

Vanessa's face fell; she clearly didn't like how Valerie was eyeing her boyfriend.

The next second, Valerie rushed out, leaving her bag behind and everything else forgotten.

Just then, Desmond's phone rang.

He answered it without showing any emotion.

"What did you say?" h