"What's the matter? Is there a problem?" the person outside asked.

Sydney replied, "I'm sorry, but the car won't start."

The person seemed to be the driver of the armored vehicle. Growing a bit impatient, he glanced at his leader's car and then said to Sydney, "Let me take a look. Hand me the keys."

Given that he was driving an armored vehicle, Sydney didn't question his authority. She grabbed her bag, stepped out of the car, and handed the keys to him.

At that moment, the window of the armored vehicle slowly rolled down.

"Luke, what's going on?" a deep, steady voice inquired.

Luke Parker quickly approached. "Mr. Jackson, the car suddenly won't start. I'm checking it out and will move it right away."

Christopher glanced at the car, then his gaze shifted to Sydney, recognizing her.

Sydney seemed to recognize him too, her surprise evident.

what a coincidence," Christopher said with

moved closer. "Oh, it's you, Mr.

a bank, Sydney often attended high-profile events and mingled with influential figures. She had had the chance to meet Christopher once before and had

though Sydney was in a position to meet such people,

they hadn't crossed paths again. It had been over a year, and she

a hint of redness around Sydney's eyes, with visible traces of

he asked, though his real question was why she had been crying. Sydney thought he

"Is that so?"

wouldn't start didn't seem like a reason for tears. It was clear that

deliberately avoiding his reabel.net?

question.

I'll check

Christopher nodded. "Go ahead."

her car, and began inspecting it to determine the issue After several unsuccessful attempts to start

had arrived, and the crisp air was beginning to bite. Sydney, dressed rather lightly, shivered

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