Chapter 532

Sylvie let out a small sigh of relief when she finally saw the code.

She only knew Jarrod was most likely staying somewhere in this area, so she decided to wait here for him to return.

At the door, she entered the code.

Beep, beep-

The lock didn't budge. The screen flashed an error.

Sylvie frowned and double-checked the code Octavia had sent her. She tried again—same result. Still wrong.

She shot Octavia a text:

**Sylvie:** Did you maybe send me the wrong code?

Octavia replied almost immediately:

**Octavia:** That can't be! I used that code last time I was there. I guess my

brother must've changed it?

-He never told you? Haven't you been over before?

was clear, even through

had changed the code and

Sylvie's expression grew

hadn't mentioned any of this.

had

Must've slipped my mind.

phone away and

of anyone around-not even a housekeeper in sight.

as she turned to leave, her phone buzzed. Jarrod

His voice, always calm and steady,

with work these last few

been twisting in her

nothing urgent. I was just curious about what's been keeping you busy lately. And I happen to

replied evenly, as if nothing in the world could

on short notice. Met with a

Maurice had said-Jarrod had been running around for her sake, making arrangements for the upcoming competition. It was only natural he'd be busy

quietly, then said, "I heard you weren't home.

preparations," Jarrod said, his tone

could ever shake him—not even if the sky were falling. That

by the way, Jarrod, I was thinking of meeting with Mr. Ferguson more over the next few weeks. If you have time, could you come

to get more guidance

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