Next, she needed to focus on completing her internship for Imogen and return to her regular life.

In the evening, Zacharias’ convoy pulled into the yard from outside. Freddie accompanied him into the house and said with concern, “Sir, please be careful with your wound and try not to injure it again.”

“I understand, Zacharias replied. “Please send the documents to my study.”

Freddie nodded and went upstairs. At that moment, Shirley heard the car and came out of her room on the second floor. She encountered Freddie near the stairs.

“Mr. Hurst.”

“Miss Lloyd, you’re here too!” Freddie greeted her with a smile. She smiled back without revealing her current role. However, Freddie was not one to pry.

However, he did offer some advice. “Miss Lloyd, could you please take extra care of Mr. Flintstone and avoid causing any further strain on his injury?”

was surprised. “What happened to

his injuries showed signs of strain this morning. They’ve been treated, and

that she might have aggravated Zacharias wounds when she pinned him down the

him.” She nodded and then added, “Mr. Hurst, please keep my presence here

“I won’t disclose

himself a glass of water. She hesitated and contemplated whether to apologize to him for last night’s events,

left while Tony was still in his room, absorbed in his video game. With only the two of them in the living room, Shirley cleared her throat to make her presence known to

he stood alone, sipping water

“I’m sorry. I was

in your apology, then. Verbal apologies won’t suffice.” Zacharias turned around. His face was

was taken aback. What more did he want

me to apologize?” she asked curiously. Inviting him for a meal was impossible

selected by you.” He requested. Shirley thought for a moment and then nodded before saying, “All right. I’ll pick a

checked his wristwatch, and holding his glass of water, he turned to leave. He left her

After he entered his study, she sat in the

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