Chapter 159

Ricardo was about to take off, but Emmett stopped him in his tracks.

“Don’t let Clara in on this, not a single peep.”

“Why not? Shouldn’t she be on her guard too?”

“Clara’s an innocent soul. I don’t want her to get all bummed out about the ways of the world. If we don’t find anything wrong, then it’s all water under the bridge.”

Ricardo finally got the gist and nodded, “Ah, I see! Mr. Melendez, you really think it through! I didn’t even consider that! Ms. Calloway is lucky to have you. always watching her back”

“She’s naive, so I have to look out for her.”

He was utterly smitten with this innocent woman.

At lunchtime, Clara wanted to grab a bite with Emmett and ask about Leah.

decided to ditch the

would think something is going on if they saw

cause any

to grab lunch alone, her

do you have a

up? You sound

I got hit by a car. I called our housekeeper, but he didn’t pick up! The doctor

over?”

“Of course! I’ll be

hailed a cab to

gave Emmett a

I might not be back in the afternoon!

a serious tone, “How’s your friend? Do you want me

and quickly refused, “It’s okay! I

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