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.

remarks, the phone pressed to her

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

what exactly were your intentions?” she pressed, after a pause

need someone to take her off

This arrangement isn’t working.

moment before responding, his voice thoughtful,

arrange for someone to come

eased at

call, massaged his temples, and turned to

to head back

reminded him, “But you have a critical meeting here

her gaze squarely,

in Duefron demands my attention

at the little girl dressed in black standing in the

feet tapping the floor in frustration as she

her phone down and pondered

head downstairs for

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