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.”

what Charlotte had said earlier. “Nancy is a good girl. I shouldn’t be leading her

anxious. He tentatively reassured, “Bruce is doing everything to

we’ll meet it

 

sighed, no longer

vision not recovered yet?” Ben asked worriedly. “Why don’t we stop by the hospital for a checkup? The episode came so suddenly,

closed his eyes. “Arrange a meeting with Mr. Williams

“Mr. Nacht.”

nonsense.” Zachary was

daring to say more than that. However, he had a grim look

good. He had been experiencing dizziness and blurry vision in his earlier episodes, but

regained his vision even

any worse symptoms would rear

go to the hospital, and they were unable to find Francesco. In

the car. Once his feet were on the ground, Zachary blinked and realized some of his vision was back. At that, he mumbled, “It’s fine once I’m home. Can’t be that the

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

pushed Ben aside. Squinting, he then slowly made his way

After all, if he were to have a full-blown episode, his vision would be

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