“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.”

always handled her emotions well,

 

got off and entered

car headed back to the mountain

at the side of the road and watched the man’s vehicle speed away, a look

her

time, it was because

subordinate. “Apparently, Ms. Lindberg lives in Northridge. Mr. Nacht

“I know that.”

no longer conceal the grimness in her

subordinate glanced

Sir Louis to head down,” she commanded

“Yes, Ma’am.”

Charlotte awoke in the morning, her hand continued to ache terribly. With Lupine’s help,

children down the mountain to play. For some reason, Charlotte could

It’s

I didn’t sleep well last night.” Charlotte rubbed her temples. “I need

“A matter? What matter?”

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

don’t go looking for trouble actively, trouble will

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