“Crazy b*tch!”

Chris had just stepped into the Gold residence when he received the text. He was so irritated by it that he deleted it immediately.

“Welcome, Mr. Nacht!”

He must be beginning to believe the lie he is telling so often to be calling me Mr. Nacht in his own home!

“Apologies for keeping you waiting, Mr. Gold.” Chris strode over as he rearranged his expression to something more amicable. “It’s been a hectic couple of days. Now that I’m finally here, we are going to get drunk.”

 

Jesse was in high spirits. “Hah, good man! I have a couple of reds that I know you will enjoy.” He turned to a servant. “Have Ms. Nancy come down here.”

“Yes, sir!” The servant set off at once.

 

“Is she…” Chris’ voice trailed off uncertainly. Nancy’s reaction had been a strong one that morning when she found out that he was a fraud.

“Don’t worry. I’ve spoken to her.” Jesse wiggled his eyebrows, looking pleased with himself. “My daughters are very obedient.”

“Oh, good to hear. I-” Chris was suddenly interrupted by a sneeze. Without thinking much of it, he rubbed his nose and continued speaking.

realized that he was beginning to exhibit flu-like symptoms. His joints ached, and he

it be that you have caught

“I might have…”

he pulled himself together by reminding

she appeared.

his host’s voice

emotions in preparation to

before leaning away from

wouldn’t do to put it off. You might end up feeling

you’re right,” Chris

clinic today?” Nancy suddenly asked. “Why didn’t you see a doctor for

though she had said

startled. “How did you know that I

that Daddy had poisoned you?” Nancy asked with a sardonic smile. “Turns out the report proved

tongue, Nancy,” her

fell silent and sipped

have me followed?” Chris turned his furious gaze

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