Charlotte wanted to escape when she noticed the manager waving at her, but since he called her by the janitor's name, and everyone was looking at her, leaving the room would be suspicious. It would be difficult to clean up if she was exposed, so Charlotte went up to them.

“The wine's spilled, Felicity. Clean it up fast,” the manager ordered.

“Okay.” Charlotte cleared the glass shards away, but she hung her head low in case someone could recognize her. Meanwhile, Zachary had moved away from the spot, wiping the stain on his hand with a piece of wet tissue.

“Will you be changing clothes, Mr. Nacht? I can go with you,” Ben proposed carefully.

“No. It's just the coat.” Zachary took it off and tossed it to Ben before going back to his wine.

“Whoa, muscles!” Jamie was excited to see Zachary's muscular body. “What's your routine, Boss?”

Charlotte stopped cleaning for a moment and looked up at Zachary. He calls Zachary “Boss?” What's going on?

“Boxing,” Zachary answered curtly.


“You box? What do you specialize in?” Jamie's interest was piqued. Instantly, he put his cutlery down and waited for Zachary's answer with anticipation.

“I know everything,” Zachary answered calmly.

“Really? Then spar with me when we have the chance.” Jamie loved martial arts.

“You? Spar with me?” Zachary thought it was laughable. “I can beat you down with one finger.”

“As if.” Jamie puckered his lips, swinging his fists. “My leg's injured, but once I heal up, you're getting it.”

“We'll see.” Zachary sipped his wine without looking at the boy.

Ellie gave Henry a piece of candy. “We're going to kindergarten tomorrow, Mr. Henry,” she said pleasantly. “We can't wear smartwatches when we're in school, but you can call us once school's out. That is if you miss us anyway.”

“Why can't you wear smartwatches? What if you go missing again like last time?” Henry frowned.

“I don't know. The teacher said smartwatches aren't allowed in the kindergarten.” Ellie fiddled with her cherry ice cream.

“What's your kindergarten's name?” Henry asked.

“Apple Kindergarten!” Ellie held up a little apple and grinned. “That's its name.”

“I see.” Henry gave Spencer a look. Spencer understood what must be done, and he went to do it.

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