“Yes, what’s most important now is to find Francesco.” There was still a trace of hope that Ben had leaned on. “As long as we find Francesco, Mr. Nacht will be saved.”

“Indeed. Still, we have to be prepared,” Bruce said. “By the way, how is Ms. Lindberg? When is she going to come back?”

“Come back?” Ben was simultaneously furious and anxious when Charlotte was mentioned. “Mr. Nacht had been so careful in making sure that she doesn’t find out about his illness. Furthermore, she’s cautious. Their relationship is still tense.”

“Why won’t they just be honest with each other? We’re already at this point!” Bruce blurted out. “If anything does happen to Mr. Nacht, no one will be leading the Nacht family. When that happens, it’ll be nothing but chaos!”

“I know. I’m anxious about it too.” Ben sighed. “If Ms. Lindberg comes back, we’ll have someone to lead us, at least. With Mr. Spencer and Mr. Sterk’s support, as well as our protection, no outsiders will try to wreck chaos.”

her sake, she has to consider the children, right?” Ben’s heart lurched. “The three kids are still young. As great a man as Mr. Spencer, he is but a servant at the end of the day. He can’t become the head

just pointlessly fretting now. Let’s just work on what Mr. Nacht has instructed us

said, glancing at his surroundings. “If Mr. Nacht refuses to say anything, the two of you will pretend to

Nacht finds out about it, we’ll be in big trouble.” Ben hesitated. “He’s very nonaccepting of that idea; he hopes that Ms. Lindberg comes back to

groaned. “A woman only feels bad for a man

You’re right.” Ben was starting to waver with his

“I just can’t stand you all beating around the bush in a relationship. It’s so annoying. If I

cast Bruce a look of admiration. “I never thought you’d

babbling and get

“Got it.”

split up and began working on the task that Zachary had

with Spencer, Johann, and Rodney, he returned to his room. He hesitated, wondering if he

Lupine called at that moment. “Let’s

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