“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.

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

have caught a cold?”

“I might have…”

Charlotte’s text and felt uneasy. With some difficulty, he pulled himself together by reminding himself of the

at her when she appeared. “Sit

eyes at the sound of his host’s voice

the gaze, she suppressed her emotions in preparation to

before leaning

yourself checked out,” Jesse suggested. “It wouldn’t do to

you’re right,” Chris said

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

frowned at her as though she

startled. “How did you know

asked with a sardonic smile. “Turns out the report proved that

your tongue, Nancy,” her father said

silent and sipped

have me followed?” Chris turned his

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