Chapter 148: Cole Scott, Finding Geo
Chapter 148: Cole Scott; Finding Geo.
As soon as Cole ended the call with Ivy, he chewed on his fingernails out of exhaustion, his heart pounding with fresh
anxiety.
He was seated in his car, parked on Miranda Road, hoping that his computer–genius friend, Green, would call, giving him good news that he had either tracked Kim or Geo.
It was bad enough that he couldn’t find Kim, and now he couldn’t find Geo either. Aer the call with Ivy, which he could tell she was truly disturbed by Mason’s actions, his anxiety increased.
He ran a hand through his hair, trying to ease his nerves. His phone rang and he quickly reached for it. Green was on the line, and Cole’s heart pounded as he brought the phone to his ear.
“Hey Green, Cole said, his voice a little shaky. “Any luck?”
“Not yet,” Green replied. Cole could hear a lot of beeping in the background. “But I am still tracking him. If he used his bank card or anything digital, I will find it.”
Another negative answer, but Cole tried not to let the negativity seep in. “Alright,” he said softly.
“Don’t worry, I will find Geo, okay?” Green said reassuringly.
“Alright.”
“But on the bright side, I found your girlfriend.”
Cole’s jaw clenched at the statement. “Kim,” he said flatly. “Where is she?”
“She is in Rowway Hotel. I will send you the address,” Green said, the beeping in the background now louder.
“Alright, thank you. Keep me updated on Geo. I really appreciate you man.”
“Sure man,” Green said and ended the call.
Cole sighed as he started the car. As much as it sucked to admit, he was stupid. He couldn’t believe he had allowed a moment of pleasure to ruin his family’s reputation.
He couldn’t deny Kim had been good with her hands and her mouth and that damn pleasure had come at a price; opening up to her and paying her bills.
He wasn’t mad at the 67–thousand–dollar hotel bill he paid or the 120 thousand he gave her after, he was mad that Kim used him. She had sold his personal information to the public and ran away.
Well, he was about to find her now and confront her about it.
His phone buzzed with a message and with one hand on the steering wheel, he picked it and saw that Green had sent the hotel’s address.
Increasing the car speed, Cole drove to Rowway Hotel with only one plan in mind. When he got there, he handed the valet his keys and made his way to the reception.
Another fancy hotel, Cole thought as he approached the receptionist. One thing was known now, Kim had expensive taste.
“Good day sir. Welcome to Rowway Hotel,” the receptionist smiled.
“Hi…” Cole glanced at the tag on her coat. “Tori, my… girlfriend checked in yesterday night, but I can’t reach her now. Do you mind telling me her room number?”
Tori’s smile faded immediately. “I’m sorry sir, I can’t-”
“It’s urgent, my phone is dead,” Cole cut in quickly, hoping his phone doesn’t ring out, exposing his lie. “Her name is Kimberly Walker. Could you check your records?”
Tori paused, obviously skeptical.
He racked his brain, trying to come up with anything convincing to say. Then it clicked.
“We were supposed to meet my sister, Ivy Stone, but you see…” He leaned forward, lowering his voice. “I got in late, and I don’t want my girlfriend giving me issues about it. So please help me out, Tori.”
Tori’s eyes widened when she heard Ivy’s name and his heart swelled with pride.
She hesitated, then turned to her computer. “Mr…”
“Scott,” Cole finished for her.
She looked at him briefly before typing. After what felt like a long time, she lifted her head, her mouth curved into a smile.” Welcome, Mr Cole Scott. Your girlfriend is in Room 137. It’s on the third floor.”
Cole’s brow arched, surprised that she had used his full name. That could only mean one thing, but he wasn’t about to ask her why she googled him since she had already given him what he wanted.
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Chapter 148: Cole Scott, Finding Geo
“Thank you Tori.”
“You’re welcome, sir.” She gave him a knowing smile as he walked away.
Cole made his way to the elevator, and luckily for him, it was easy to find the room.
When he got there, he knocked and waited. Seconds later, Kim opened the door without questions. Her eyes widened when she saw him.
“Cole… baby…” she stuttered as he walked in.
Cole didn’t say anything, he just looked at her, watching her cheeks turn red.
Kim moved back. “I… was going to call you.”
“Why did you do it?” he asked, keeping his voice low.
She didn’t even pretend not to understand him. “I didn’t mean to. I needed the cash. Sorry I lied to you.”
“I’m not talking about the money,” Cole snapped. “I’m talking about going public with what I shared with you.”
“Oh that,” Kim said with a sheepish smile. She batted her lashes as she stepped closer to him.
For a moment, Cole was mesmerized by her actions but when she touched him, he immediately came to his senses.
“Don’t even think about it,” he warned, his voice stern. “I didn’t come here for that. I just want to know who sent you.” Kim didn’t realize he was dead serious as she tried again, stretching her hand to his chest. But he nudged it away, anger building in his chest.
“Don’t! Play with me, Kim!” He watched her flinch as she dropped her hand. “Give me my answer and I’ll leave. I’m not asking for a refund, just a name.”
She crossed to the bed and sank into it. “Cheryl,” she said flatly.
Cole’s brow lifted. “Cheryl?”
“Yeah.” Then she told him everything; how they met, how Cheryl knew he was going to be in Lahor Bar, everything. “The money part was my idea. I was broke.”
Cole’s heart tightened but he nodded. “I appreciate your honesty.”
“I’m sorry, I really wish we could-”
“It’s fine, Cole interrupted her, pain in his voice. “Take care,” he said and left the room.
She called him, but he ignored her as he left the hotel. When he got to his car, he slammed his steering wheel, pissed at himself, Kim, Cheryl and even Mason.
They had used him to ruin the family. God, he felt stupid being the pawn. Before he could go further in self–loathing, his phone rang. He glanced at the screen and answered.
“Hey Green.”
“I found Geo,” Green said.
Cole’s emotions quickly shifted to eagerness. “Give me the address.”
When Green read the address out, Cole raised his brow. “I know that place. That’s his best friend’s house. Ah! why didn’t I check there first.”
“You’re welcome.”
“Thank you, Green. I owe you one,” Cole said, then dropped the call.
He quickly drove to Kelly’s house, his stomach churning as he realized that confronting Kim hadn’t solved anything. The problem remained, and his inability to fix it hurt even more.
When he got to Geo’s best friend’s house, he went straight to knocking on the door.
“Hello,” he said. When he got no response even though he could hear shuffling on the other side, he spoke again, “I know you’re here, Geo.”
“Go away!” Geo responded.
Cole sighed with relief when he heard his voice. “Oh, Geo. I’m sorry, let’s talk please.”
“I don’t want to see you, Cole,” Geo said firmly.
“Well then, I will just keep pounding the door until Kelly’s neighbors call the police for disturbance.”
Cole waited before carrying out his threat. He heard murmurs from the other side and when the door still wasn’t opened, he began to knock loudly.
“Wait! Stop!” Geo yelled and Cole obeyed. Some moments later, the front door opened. “What?”
Cole hugged Geoffrey tight, gratitude steaming in his chest. “I missed you. I’m sorry.”
Chapter 148: Cole Scott; Finding Geo.
Geo allowed the hug for a moment before nudging Cole away. “You need to leave.”
Cole straightened up, determined to take Geo home. “You have every right to be mad at Ivy and me for that interview.”
Geo’s brow furrowed with annoyance. “You could have just told me to my face that you didn’t want me as your brother instead of the public announcement.”
Despite Geo’s annoyance, Cole could hear the pain in his tone.
“We love you Geo!” Cole said. “We are blessed that you’re part of us. Ivy will never use you, she’s innocent.”
Geo’s frown deepened. “How so?”
Cole told him everything that happened including Ivy’s own. When he finished, Geo’s eyes widened.
“Mason shouldn’t get away with it!”
“Oh he won’t,” Cole said firmly, and then a thought crossed his mind. “Excuse me,” he said, walking away from the door.
He called Green’s number. “Hey, can you dig up dirt on people?”
“If it’s out there, I can find it,” Green said confidently.
“Good. Find me everything you know about Mason Hunter.”
“Alrighty,” Green said and ended the call.
Cole walked back to Geo, excitement coursing through him. “Come on, Geo. Let’s go home.”
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