Chapter 3415

Without hesitation, she reached for her phone and dialed Albert.

It was late, and Albert, though in another city and fresh from a meeting, hadn’t yet turned in for the night.

He regarded his phone’s screen for a moment before answering in a voice both soft and weary, “What’s going on?”

Jessie, bypassing a conversation, handed the phone to Jeslyn, who was in no mood to speak and retreated to a corner in defiance.

At a loss, Jessie relayed to Albert, “Elsie sent Jeslyn over.

Under the cloak of night, Albert’s voice, rough yet comforting, carried over the Line.

“And why would Elsie do that?”

Jessie’s patience snapped.

“How should I know? Albert, your daughter’s with me now.

Shouldn’t you be reflecting on your own actions rather than questioning me?”

In stark contrast to Jessie’s frustration, Albert’s response was marked by serenity.

He even allowed himself a chuckle, pondering aloud, “What’s got you so riled up at this hour? Trouble in paradise? If that’s the case, feel free to share.

I’ve navigated those waters before.

his remarks, the phone pressed to her ear, enveloped

mood, Albert softened his tone, offering an apology, “Jessie, my

were your intentions?” she pressed, after a pause that

someone to take her off my

This arrangement isn’t working.

a moment before responding, his

for someone to

tension eased

temples, and turned to Emma with a firm directive, “Get

need to head

you have a critical meeting here at

met her gaze

demands my attention just

call and glanced at the little girl dressed in black standing in the dim

the floor in frustration as she muttered, “There are too

set her phone

head downstairs for

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