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.

and I think it’s been six or seven years, too. I heard that she’s obsessed with plastic

getting yet

families had an arranged marriage long before the two of you were born. I know that she’s always wanted to marry you, and word has it that she hasn’t

and glanced at Jude. “Hey, why don’t you

“Sorry, I can’t make it

entire city seemed to settle down as the sky grew darker and darker.

finally let out a sigh

ground floor, he overheard a conversation between two

don’t know what’s up with her lately. She didn’t come in for work for

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

upon hearing their complaints and immediately turned

when he got there. The only noise he could hear was the faint rustling of paper and the sound of

otherwise dark and deserted floor. He could see her through the glass window. Luna was sitting in front of an easel, her gaze focused on the sketch in front of her.

light from her desk lamp cast shadows on her side profile. The determined and focused expression on her face was so attractive that she looked like she had just stepped out

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