Joshua asked with a frown.

“Well, it’s either she has ulterior motives or that she’s a saint,“ said Jude as he leaned back against the couch in Joshua’s office. “Although, from what I know about her, I don’t think it’s the latter.“

Joshua was sitting in his office chair as he gazed off into the distance. “Maybe she has ulterior motives…“

If that was it, what was she after?

Jude shifted into a more comfortable position on the couch and shot Joshua a glance. “You know, I’m not that bad-looking myself, but why are all the women always after you?“

Joshua picked up his cup and took a sip of his coffee. “What are you trying to say?“

“The eldest daughter of the Walters, Hailey has gone missing. “ Jude yawned and gave a stretch. He raised his eyebrows at Joshua before he continued, “Mr.

Walter wanted me to ask you if you’d seen her lately.“

“Nope.“ Joshua furrowed his brows. “I haven’t seen her in a long time.“ Joshua recalled that the last time he saw her was at his and Luna’s wedding.

long time either, and I think it’s been six or seven years, too. I heard

hospital getting yet another

before the two of you were born. I know that she’s always wanted to marry you,

if she comes to me, I’ll let you know.“ All of a sudden, he seemed to recall something. He lifted his head and glanced at Jude. “Hey, why don’t you come over for dinner tonight? You didn’t even get to attend my wedding all those years ago, so why don’t you come

waved his hand dismissively. “Sorry, I can’t make

The entire city seemed to settle down as the sky grew darker and darker. The Lynch Group Tower,

finally let out a sigh and put down the documents

the elevator down. When he arrived at the ground floor, he overheard a

with her lately. She didn’t come in for work for days on end, but now that she’s back, she’s been working

had some personal issues to deal with. Otherwise, we’ll have to stay

grew further away. Joshua frowned upon hearing their complaints and immediately turned around.

floor was deserted when he got there. The only noise he could hear was the faint rustling of paper and the sound of a pencil scratching from a corner of the

the noises and arrived at Luna’s office, the only bright place on the otherwise dark and deserted floor. He could see her through the glass window. Luna was sitting in

and focused expression on her face was so attractive that she

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