"What's the matter? Is there a problem?" the person outside asked.

Sydney replied, "I'm sorry, but the car won't start."

The person seemed to be the driver of the armored vehicle. Growing a bit impatient, he glanced at his leader's car and then said to Sydney, "Let me take a look. Hand me the keys."

Given that he was driving an armored vehicle, Sydney didn't question his authority. She grabbed her bag, stepped out of the car, and handed the keys to him.

At that moment, the window of the armored vehicle slowly rolled down.

"Luke, what's going on?" a deep, steady voice inquired.

Luke Parker quickly approached. "Mr. Jackson, the car suddenly won't start. I'm checking it out and will move it right away."

Christopher glanced at the car, then his gaze shifted to Sydney, recognizing her.

him too, her surprise

what a coincidence," Christopher

"Oh, it's you, Mr.

figures. She had had the chance to

of Christopher's stature were not easily befriended. Even though Sydney was in a

It had been over a year, and she was surprised to find

of redness around Sydney's eyes, with visible traces

why she had been crying. Sydney thought he was referring to her car

"Is that so?"

that her car wouldn't start didn't seem like a reason for tears. It was clear that Christopher understood Sydney had either misunderstood him or

said, "Mr. Jackson, I'll check

Christopher nodded. "Go ahead."

the issue After several unsuccessful attempts to

Sydney, dressed rather lightly, shivered as the wind

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