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.

face, his presence turning icy

then they could

gaze

Allen snapped

was unreadable. "You've been here all day. When did

truth. "When I arrived this morning, Mr. Herbert was getting here too.

He shot Allen a

"President Lawson, I just didn't want you and

into the passenger seat.

presence left him

if you ever hide news about my wife from me again..." Timothy paused, letting his words sink in, then added coldly, "You'll

Snap-

door and started

ways down the

he said quietly, "do you want

Timothy's sudden appearance. All she wanted was a

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