Sydney turned her head. "Is there something else?"

"Leave me a phone number."

Sydney was momentarily taken aback.

"You're the bank president. We'll have opportunities to be in touch. Just leave me your number," Christopher said.

His tone wasn't exactly negotiable, but it didn't carry any hint of coercion just an authoritative presence that was hard to refuse.

Sydney, accustomed to dealing with various executives-some sleazy, some superficial, and others who abused their power-found Christopher's dignified and courteous demeanor refreshing and rare.

What struck her even more was how Christopher, despite his status, was waiting for a parking spot like an ordinary person. Most people in his position would have simply called ahead to secure one, but he was waiting in line like anyone else.

She fished out her business card from her bag, and handed it to him respectfully.

Christopher accepted it, saying, "I'll be in touch."

Sydney offered a polite smile before exiting the vehicle.

As soon as she stepped out, her phone rang. Checking the caller ID, Sydney saw it was Geoffrey calling.

Her brow furrowed, and instinctively, she felt a surge of irritation.

She quickly hung up.

her reaction with curiosity. The abruptness with which she ended the call

her car and had just

count yourself lucky I haven't reported you to the authorities-don't push

Geoffrey, not out of a lack of resentment but because escalating the situation wouldn't benefit her or her child. It would only invite more trouble if the Spencers came looking for Geoffrey, leading to a potential family feud with serious consequences. So, Sydney decided to keep

to report?" came a calm, authoritative voice from

rolled down her car window and glanced at the armored vehicle

Christopher waved

"Sorry, I

fine. I saw what happened,"

Mr. Jackson. I'll make sure to save

save it. I'll hang up now.

"Goodbye."

Sydney ended

slowly took her former parking

hospital room door, Christopher found Sebastian on

stop threatening me, or

exactly do

what if you have a video? I told you that video

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