"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.

seemed to recognize him too,

a coincidence," Christopher said with a faint

moved closer. "Oh, it's you,

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

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

meeting, they hadn't crossed paths again. It had been over a year, and

of redness around Sydney's eyes, with

been crying. Sydney thought he was referring to her car and said, "My car won't

"Is that so?"

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

check her car

Christopher nodded. "Go ahead."

determine the issue After several unsuccessful attempts to start the car, he got out and popped

had arrived, and the crisp air was beginning to bite. Sydney, dressed rather lightly, shivered as

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