When There Is Nothing Left But Love

What could I say to that? I only nodded in response.

I had nothing to do in the afternoon, so naturally, I did not go to the office. However, what surprised me was Armond. He had called me and went straight to the point—he wanted to meet me.

I pursed my lips before replying, “There’s no point for us to meet. Mr. Murphy, what you’re looking for is not with me.”

His chuckles traveled out of the speakers. “You’re overthinking this. I just want to invite you to a meal. Nora is here in K City, and you were once close friends. Are you not going to have a meal with her now that she’s here?”

Sensing something else lying behind his friendly tone, I frowned before answering, “I’ll invite her another day. I won’t interrupt your meal with her.”

“Scarlett, I heard you’ve rented a small place for Shane’s parents. I’ve met with the two today, and they told me they want to thank you personally by inviting you to a meal. Is that inconvenient for you? If you reject, the two might be upset.”

His words made my heart skip a beat. Why did Armond go to see Sasha’s parents? Did Shane cross Armond?

“Armond, they’re old. What are you trying to do?” Until now, I still could not figure out to what extent of cruelty Armond could tolerate.

meal with someone. Scarlett, will you join me? Should I come and pick you

down the fury in my heart, it took me a

him laughing. “Hahaha! Scarlett, aren’t you an exceptionally nice girl?

I ended the call. Then,

few rings before the call

K City. I don’t know what his aims are, but I’ve agreed to meet him. How are things on your

sharply. “Brandon’s been in a foul mood ever since he found out about how his daughter has been treated. He’s hesitating. Something seems off about Abe. It’s as if he’s been drugged. When

help. Look for Hailey. Her father should have seen Armond in the past. As

come with you, she might be able to make up her mind. Also, will you be able to come up with a plan to protect Hailey’s father? At the end of the day,

you have to, then give him the box. The box is useless to

in agreement. After ending the call, I was about to

saw me about to leave, he darted to my side. “Where are you going? Why aren’t you bringing me along?

“That’s right. I’m going to have a secret date

reasons beyond me, he blushed. “No way, Scarlett. Are you really that shameless to do something