“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, no matter the

 

got off and entered her own

back to the

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

the third time her date with Zachary was interjected

it was because of

Northridge. Mr. Nacht probably went back after seeing that

“I know that.”

no longer conceal

subordinate glanced at

head down,” she commanded as she got

“Yes, Ma’am.”

her hand continued to ache terribly. With Lupine’s help, she freshened up

Morgan had taken the three children down the mountain to play. For some reason, Charlotte could not get used to

Ms. Lindberg. It’s not good for your stomach.”

rubbed her temples. “I

“A matter? What matter?”

much else for them to do apart from

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

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