Josie returned to her seat beside Arnold and asked softly, “Have you finished negotiating?”

He frowned. “Why is your face so pale? You look as if you have seen a ghost.”

“It’s scarier than a ghost.” Josie continued to urge him, “Can we leave??

Arnold sensed something was wrong with her. “Didn’t you want to investigate Paul? We haven’t asked anything.”

Josie glanced at the people in the room, noting their fierce expressions. “I can see you are all scared of Wayne. You probably won’t reveal anything even if I ask.”

Arnold leaned toward Mr. Vipera and said, “See, my lover is obsessed about finding her father. She has been with me for many years, so I must at least help her. Can you give us some information about her missing father?”

“What happened back then?”

Mr. Vipera regarded Josie. He was present yesterday and knew what she wanted to know.

“Arnold, I’ve warned you not to be too involved with a woman.”

nodded. “I’ll only be asking for your help

can’t reveal much. All I can say it the past matter has

surprised by his answer. In other words, Paul’s disappearance had nothing to do with

to ask another question, but Arnold stopped her.

and headed outside, only to bump into Robert at the door. He looked a lot older under

that you’re the reason why your father is missing.”

Arnold. “What

discovered your past. That’s why

Robert and poured him a

hospital -door years ago, and Paul

for

to adopt you because you’re jinxed. He refused to believe

nonsensical. Arnold felt staying was pointless and whispered,

asked, “What

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