“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.”

Nancy smiled warmly. She always handled her

 

off and entered her own vehicle parked

to the mountain

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

time her date with

it was because of

think that was Sir Louis’ car,” said her subordinate. “Apparently, Ms. Lindberg lives in Northridge. Mr. Nacht probably went back after seeing that

“I know that.”

and she could no longer conceal the grimness in

subordinate glanced at

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

“Yes, Ma’am.”

continued to ache terribly. With Lupine’s help, she freshened up and got dressed

house was silent as Morgan had taken the three children down the mountain to play. For some reason, Charlotte could not

It’s not good for your

temples. “I need an energy

“A matter? What matter?”

as there was not much else for them to do

for trouble actively,

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