Chapter 100

+15 BONUS

Sean closed his eyes for a moment, trying to let it go. “Okay, enough about that. I’m heading out in two days. Can you look after Arnold for me?” He got up to leave, then hesitated. “And my cousin… if he bothers you, just… try to cut him some slack, okay?”

Charles nodded, giving Sean a quick look. “Just watch your back, alright?”

Sean gave a half–smile, a hint of caution in his voice. “You‘

got to watch your back these days. I hear you’re planning to take on Robert? He may not be a tiger, but watch out. Even a kitty can pack a punch!” Grabbing his suit jacket from the chair, Sean headed for the door and spotted Noelle with two bowls of gazpacho. “Is this for us?”

Noelle nodded. “Try it!”

Sean chuckled. “I’d love to, but I’ve got some loose ends to tie up at the hospital. Save it for a toast with my bro!”

“Sure thing. Catch you later!” Noelle replied with a warm smile, missing the stern look on Charles’s face as

Sean left.

found Charles holding her bowl. “Want a taste? I

topic slide. He sipped the soup,

reaction, Noelle’s tension melted

delicious!” Charles said honestly. “The perfect mix of tart and sweet, and just

Noelle beamed. “I overheard you guys earlier.

soup and handed back the empty bowl, which Noelle took with ease.

gave a quick nod.

do, so I’ll let you get back

to give him a

“You’re with the Frotconn

project team, right?”

right, the

she confirmed, then hesitated.

his head. “Ever thought

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