Jessica sat in the passenger seat and immediately spotted Timothy.

Herbert was behind the wheel, eyes sharp on the road ahead, but he couldn't miss Timothy either.

They were almost at Jessica's house now, and the car slowed considerably. Herbert glanced at her, sensing her anxiety.

Without hesitation, Jessica signed, "Herbert, just keep driving."

The last thing she wanted was to run into Timothy-especially now, with Herbert

by her side. Knowing Timothy's temper, she could already imagine the argument that would follow.

Herbert pressed his foot to the gas.

Out on the sidewalk, Timothy was standing face-to-face with Secretary Allen, his gaze fixed on the passing traffic. Something about the car caught Timothy's attention a flash of familiarity.

Secretary Allen noticed Timothy staring and turned to look as well.

"Ma'am..."

But the car sped by without even a pause.

Through the window, Timothy caught sight of Jessica. He took an unconscious step forward, but the vehicle was already disappearing down the block.

over Timothy's face, his presence turning icy

then

from sight did Timothy finally tear his gaze away. His voice was cold and

snapped to

stare was unreadable. "You've been here all

Allen's heart sank, but he didn't dare withhold the truth. "When I arrived this morning, Mr. Herbert was getting here too. He and

He shot Allen a frosty glare and strode toward his

Allen scrambled after him, voice tight with panic. "President Lawson, I just didn't

seat. The

outside, Timothy's forceful presence left him feeling small and

news about my wife from me again..." Timothy paused,

Snap-

the door and

little ways down the road, Herbert

quietly, "do you want

had darkened since Timothy's sudden appearance. All she wanted

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