“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.”

is Ms. Lindberg thinking? Even if she doesn’t think for 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 of

work on what Mr. Nacht has

anything, the two of you will pretend to

very nonaccepting of that idea; he

woman only feels bad for a man if

starting to waver with

beating around the bush in a relationship. It’s so annoying. If I were you, I’d just snatch the person home if I happen to fall in

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

and get to

“Got it.”

and began working on the task that Zachary had

he returned to his room. He hesitated, wondering

Lupine called at that

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