“Sir, I’ve brought the medicine.” Larry, who had been incessantly keeping an eye towards the direction of the bedroom, felt compelled to voice his concern, “Even if it’s all for the sake of the-little one, you really ought to pay some attention to your well-being.”

Dexter, his gaze fixated on the cigarette that was burning slowly between his fingers, responded in a dismissive tone, “I’m not at death’s door yet.”

Larry, at a loss for words, continued, “Mr. Barrett has made his way back to Wavery. We’re still in the dark about the investigation’s findings, but he’s got wind from his connections that Charles is perfectly fine and out of harm’s way.”

This news seemed to lift a weight off Dexter’s shoulders. With a sense of relief, he closed his eyes momentarily and remarked, “The moment Charles shows his face, you can bet Mark will be on our doorstep, loaded with questions.”

“Think we ought to send someone over to give him a gentle nudge?” Larry pondered aloud.

Meanwhile, when little Grape stirred awake, craving her milk, Josie began to hum a soft melody to calm her, her actions in preparing her bottle both skilled and fluid. Dexter turned his attention away, indicating, “No, let him come to us with his questions.”

“Weren’t you planning to-”

“What if something happened to me?” he casually threw in, a comment that notably unnerved Larry.

This prompted the latter to quickly reassure in a whisper, “As long as you keep yourself in one piece, nothing dire will transpire. After all, we’ve struck a solid deal with Wavery.”

devoid of any real joy,

in full swing over in La Oriele, with Alice and Jade taking up temporary residence in Rivodia to supervise the ongoing work. During one of Josie’s visits, she thoughtfully brought along

by the freshness of her surroundings. Jade took the lead, guiding her around the bustling construction site, both of them indulging in a moment

reckon we can wrap this

give or take. The push from the higher-ups is pretty intense.

let out a light chuckle, adding, “Given that La Oriele rakes in millions a day, it’s no wonder the

around them was a hive of activity as if this place was immune to

clearly across the room, unmistakably from Laura. She had dropped by the studio to check in on the

gently cradled the little girl in

Josie greeted her

“Has Laura been stopping by regularly

devoted to this

“See what I’ve brought

update from Mallory had confirmed that the person on suspension was indeed Rachel, who was not only still in Rivodia but also working for Arnold. However, Josie couldn’t wrap her head

no clear answers, she resigned herself to the possibility that she

laying eyes on Laura, a flood of memories came rushing

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255