“Well, it’s not like it’d be that much of a trouble…” Zachary felt a little guilty. “But still, thank you.”

 

“Not at all. This is just a matter of my own principles. It has nothing to do with you.” Nancy smiled. “Besides, you’ve never mentioned it to me. I just didn’t want to be entangled with it.”

“I see,” he replied.

“Mr. Nacht, the truth is, I came over today to—”

A white car drove by them before Nancy could even finish her sentence.

 
 

Zachary instinctively glanced in its direction. That’s Louis’ white Bentley!

“Turn the car around!” he immediately ordered with furrowed brows.

 

“Yes, Sir.” The subordinate quickly made a U-turn.

Nancy stilled for a moment before asking, “Did you leave something behind, Mr. Nacht?” Astonishment was evident in her voice.

“Sorry, but I don’t think I’ll be able to treat you to a meal today.” Still frowning, Zachary said, “I’ll drop you off at the road ahead. Let’s take a rain check.”

“But…” The woman wanted to say something but held her tongue at the last moment. Trying to be understanding, she replied, “It’s all right; I understand. Take care of your matters. Remember to contact me when you’re done.”

“Okay,” Zachary replied regretfully, “I’ll call you.”

thing.” Nancy smiled warmly. She always handled her emotions well,

 

she got off and entered her own vehicle parked by

headed back to the mountain in Northridge’s

side of the road and watched the man’s vehicle speed away, a look of disappointment slowly replaced the smile on

her

time, it was

was Sir Louis’ car,” said her subordinate. “Apparently, Ms. Lindberg lives in Northridge.

“I know that.”

she could no

The subordinate glanced

right here for Sir Louis to head down,” she commanded as she got

“Yes, Ma’am.”

hand continued to ache terribly. With Lupine’s help, she freshened up and got dressed before heading downstairs together

Morgan had taken the three children down the mountain to play. For some reason, Charlotte

Ms. Lindberg. It’s not good

Charlotte rubbed her temples.

“A matter? What matter?”

there was not much else for them to do apart from looking after

if you don’t go looking for trouble actively, trouble will find its

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