A black off-road vehicle sat just beyond the gates.

Leonel leaned against it, the night breeze lifting the corner of his shirt and tousling his hair.

He remained there until his phone interrupted the silence.

It was a servant from the Fowler residence, his voice tinged with nervousness.

“Mr. Douglas, Miss Fowler has started eating, and her appetite seems improved.

Don’t worry.

He ended the call abruptly, anxious that someone might overhear.

Driven by greed, he had accepted a bribe from Leonel to relay updates.

The potential repercussions from Waylen and Rena, should they discover this, were dire.

Just as he pocketed his phone, he noticed Waylen at the doorway.

tell how

shook, and he struggled to find his voice, well aware of Waylen’s strict principles and formidable

Waylen’s gaze was intense.

lingered before he approached

he withdrew a pack of

could I borrow

“My wife keeps such a tight leash on me, I hardly dare to smoke around

Edwin who slipped

Brown realized he was not in

a lighter, ignited Waylen’s cigarette, and remarked, “Mrs.

cigarette between his fingers, Waylen narrowed his eyes, a shadow

Lightly clapping Jack on

“You’re right.

just don’t let my wife

assured,

I won’t tell her.

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