q“Crazy b*tch!”

Chris had just stepped into the Gold residence when he received the text. He was so irritated by it that he deleted it immediately.

“Welcome, Mr. Nacht!”

He must be beginning to believe the lie he is telling so often to be calling me Mr. Nacht in his own home!

“Apologies for keeping you waiting, Mr. Gold.” Chris strode over as he rearranged his expression to something more amicable. “It's been a hectic couple of days. Now that I'm finally here, we are going to get drunk.”

Jesse was in high spirits. “Hah, good man! I have a couple of reds that I know you will enjoy.” He turned to a servant. “Have Ms. Nancy come down here.”

“Yes, sir!” The servant set off at once.

“Is she...” Chris' voice trailed off uncertainly. Nancy's reaction had been a strong one that morning when she found out that he was a fraud.

“Don't worry. I've spoken to her.” Jesse wiggled his eyebrows, looking pleased with himself. “My daughters are very obedient.”

“Oh, good to hear. I-” Chris was suddenly interrupted by a sneeze. Without thinking much of it, he rubbed his nose and continued speaking.

he was beginning to exhibit flu-like symptoms. His joints ached, and he

you have caught

“I might have...”

Charlotte's text and felt uneasy. With some difficulty, he pulled himself together

Jesse beckoned at her when she appeared. “Sit next

raised his eyes at the sound of his host's voice and gazed

emotions

disgust before leaning away from

out,” Jesse suggested. “It wouldn't do to put

right,” Chris said

today?” Nancy suddenly asked.

she had said

was startled. “How did you know

had poisoned you?” Nancy asked with a sardonic smile. “Turns out the

Nancy,” her father

fell silent and

Chris turned his furious

to ensure your safety,” Jesse said as a matter of fact. “Now that the Lindberg family

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