"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.

to recognize him too,

Christopher said with a faint

"Oh, it's you, Mr.

mingled with influential figures. She had had the chance to meet Christopher once before and had exchanged a few

Christopher's stature were not easily befriended. Even though Sydney was in a position to meet such people, it depended on whether Christopher

paths again. It had been over a year, and she was surprised to find that Christopher still

redness around Sydney's eyes, with visible

he asked, though his real question was why she had been crying.

"Is that so?"

It was

I'll check

Christopher nodded. "Go ahead."

several unsuccessful attempts to start the car, he got out

arrived, and the crisp air was beginning to bite. Sydney, dressed

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