Chapter 0494 She turned away from us then, toward the railing instead. She looked out over the water with a wine glass in one hand and the other up against her chest, tucking the notecard safely out of our reach.

Veronica tilted her head, and I followed her away. Together we retreated inside and toward the wicker seating area near the front door. Along the way, Veronica plucked a notepad and a pencil from a serving tray. She wrote as we walked.

When we reached the seating area, she placed down her wine.

“I’m so sorry, Veronica,” I said at once. “I totally botched it.”

“It’s fine,” Veronica said.

“But I ruined our plan. We won't even know where to start now.” “I wouldn’t go that far.” Veronica finished writing. Then she turned the notepad to me and I saw her detailed, and well-penned, scribblings.

Her handwriting, even when writing quickly, was fantastic.

I read the first couple lines. “This is...” “I was able to quickly memorize some of what was on the notecard,” Veronica said. “Unfortunately, I was unable to see the last two instructions because of her thumb in the way, but this should give us a starting place.” “Veronica, you're incredible!” I said, and pulled her into a quick hug. “With

no time!” “My treasure?” said Nicholas, suddenly behind me. How long had

toward him. “I... uh...” He

the one

currently care to spend a romantic date with Julian, so we thought to spare you from Bridget instead.” Nicholas

in the rules.” “No one said anything

done.” Nicholas made a soft humming noise, not an agreement, but not a 5

know the last two steps of the instructions?” Veronica

know what they are using as my supposed treasure.” “I see.” Veronica dipped her head. “If you'll excuse me.” She tucked the

changed, standing there alone beside me.

dissipated, and he

alright?” I

me to feel the warmth radiating off of his strong body. He was still shirtless, as I

stopped my lusty

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