Watching Dexter get into the car, Preston folded up his umbrella and turned to walk away. The respect he had shown before was now gone.

A woman was stepping off the escalator, her gaze fixated on something outside. A look of joy spread across her face. "Dexter!"

Preston's footsteps halted as he watched the woman brush past him and head straight for the black car. An attendant was holding an umbrella for her. "Dexter, what a coincidence. You're here on business today too?" Juliette bent slightly as she knocked on the car window, her face full of smiles. Dexter lowered the car window by a quarter, obscuring most of the view inside the car, revealing only his eyes. "It's already over. What's up?" "I've just reached Wavery and was immediately bombarded with an overwhelming amount of social obligations. I'm so exhausted." "It'll get better over time."

"It's rare to see you out and about. Seems like you're dealing with quite a challenging situation," Juliette said half-jokingly, hands clasped behind her back. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Dexter gave a slight nod. "The rain is getting heavier. You should head home as soon as possible. It's not safe out there."

Is he worried about me? Juliette secretly rejoiced. She was about to reply when the phone she was holding in her hand started to vibrate violently. She held it up and to her surprise, it was a call from Winona. Her expression changed. "What's wrong?"

Dexter's gaze fell upon the still-angry Grape. Coupled with what Moses had said earlier, he couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy.

unable to contain herself after

gaze and glanced

has taken

This was something she hadn't

address. I'll be right

here and this kind of situation can be tough to handle.

vehicle followed steadily behind. Moses didn't dare to look back at the man's expression. Even the previously petulant Grape began to feel a little scared. The car pulled up at Enigma International. Dexter was the first to get out.

the car door and said

didn't respond. He simply turned around

her. A hint of surprise crossed her face, but before she could ponder, she hurried to catch up. "Today, we have an appointment with Maverick Quigley from Olsen Properties to view a property. I had other engagements,

together, remaining silent as he swiftly walked

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