Sydney turned her head. "Is there something else?"

"Leave me a phone number."

Sydney was momentarily taken aback.

"You're the bank president. We'll have opportunities to be in touch. Just leave me your number," Christopher said.

His tone wasn't exactly negotiable, but it didn't carry any hint of coercion just an authoritative presence that was hard to refuse.

Sydney, accustomed to dealing with various executives-some sleazy, some superficial, and others who abused their power-found Christopher's dignified and courteous demeanor refreshing and rare.

What struck her even more was how Christopher, despite his status, was waiting for a parking spot like an ordinary person. Most people in his position would have simply called ahead to secure one, but he was waiting in line like anyone else.

She fished out her business card from her bag, and handed it to him respectfully.

Christopher accepted it, saying, "I'll be in touch."

Sydney offered a polite smile before exiting the vehicle.

As soon as she stepped out, her phone rang. Checking the caller ID, Sydney saw it was Geoffrey calling.

Her brow furrowed, and instinctively, she felt a surge of irritation.

She quickly hung up.

curiosity. The abruptness with which she ended

into her car and had just closed the door when

so annoying! You should count yourself lucky I haven't reported you to the

out of a lack of resentment but because escalating the situation wouldn't benefit her or her child. It would only invite more

are you planning to report?" came a calm,

rolled down her car window and

the vehicle began to open slowly, and Christopher waved gently at her. His smile was evident even from a

"Sorry,

fine. I saw what

Jackson. I'll make

I'll

"Goodbye."

ended the call and moved her

took

-

room door, Christopher found Sebastian on the

you, stop threatening me,

do you

have a video? I told you that

it's fake to me.

watching him. Turning, he saw

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