“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.”

smiled warmly. She always handled her emotions well, no matter

 

front, she got off and entered her own vehicle parked by the

car headed back to the mountain

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

third time her date

every single time, it was because

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

“I know that.”

darkened, and she could no longer conceal the

subordinate glanced at her

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

“Yes, Ma’am.”

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

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

less coffee, Ms. Lindberg. It’s not

well last night.” Charlotte rubbed her temples. “I need an energy boost since I have to deal with a matter

“A matter? What matter?”

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

actively, trouble will find its way

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