After Ben and Zachary stepped into the car, Ben urged the driver, “Drive now.”

 

“Got it.”

The moment the car sped off, Ben let out a sigh of relief. He then muttered, “Lupine was staring at us when we were going down the stairs earlier. That was frightening.”

“That’s all in you?”

Zachary was calm, for he was sure that Charlotte had not figured anything out yet; he was confident in his acting skills.

 
 

“Ms. Lindberg didn’t figure anything out, did she?” Ben asked. “She actually invited you to her room tonight. Was she suspecting that something was up? Was she trying to sound you out?”

“Why can’t she be trying to patch things up with me?” Zachary retorted.

 

“Um…” Ben fell silent.

“I guess she’s suspicious.” Zachary stopped messing with Ben as he resumed his solemn demeanor. “I’ll have to avoid her these few days. Tell Marino to be wary of the words that leave his mouth.”

“Understood.” Ben nodded. In a softer voice, he said, “Your phone has been ringing since earlier. I think Ms. Gold is calling you.”

about what Charlotte had said earlier. “Nancy is a good

“Bruce is doing everything to find Francesco. I’m

come, and we’ll meet

 

no longer anxious

by the hospital for a checkup? The episode came so suddenly, and

his eyes. “Arrange a meeting with Mr. Williams and Mr. Spencer tomorrow.

“Mr. Nacht.”

Zachary was

to say more than that. However, he had

from good. He had been experiencing dizziness and blurry vision in his

regained his vision even after an

not know if any worse symptoms

and they were unable

ground, Zachary blinked and realized some of

working too hard lately. You should rest more,” Ben

need.” Zachary pushed Ben aside. Squinting, he then slowly made his way into the

had to get used to life in the darkness as quickly as possible. After all, if he were to have a full-blown

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