As Rufus seemed distraught, Winnie immediately consoled him, “Grandpa Rufus, don’t be sad. Handsome told me he won’t let anyone bully me. He’s amazing! He won’t let anyone bully you, too.”

“Good. Good girl.” Rufus sat up with Josiah and Louis’ help.

He asked, “Why did Xavier tell you to come back first?”

Winnie blinked helplessly. “Handsome said I can be useful back here, but he cannot come back for now.”

Hearing that, Rufus could not hold back his laughter. I forgot she’s mentally slow.

He then turned to Josiah and Louis. “You knew that Xavier’s still alive but kept it a secret from me.”

“Old Mr. Fairchild.” Josiah pushed his spectacles up sheepishly. “You can’t blame us for keeping it a secret from you. You know how careful Xavier is. We didn’t want to ruin his plan and had to keep it a secret.”

“Mm.” Rufus nodded. “Xavier’s calm and mature. I trust him.”

Josiah was speechless. Calm and mature? Did you forget how he went nuts when he was trying to find his wife?

“Louis, let me know how I should help Xavier.”

Louis immediately told him about Xavier’s plan. Bobbing his head, Rufus said, “Got it. Let’s do that. But you have to make sure to keep Winnie safe.”

“Grandpa Rufus, you have to be careful, too.” Before leaving, Winnie waved goodbye to him.

“I will. Winnie, you’re a kind and respectful young lady. Your granny has been worried about you, so she’ll be delighted to see you back. I’ll ask someone to give her a ride to your house so you can reunite with her.”

Winnie was brought to Xavier’s condominium, Aqua Moana, which was right smack in

had just taken a shower and climbed

reading it. While drying her hair, she sent him a voice message: “Captain Bennett, it’s pretty late. Why

message. “I was afraid I’d disturb you, so I compiled everything into one text. I’ve

to Avenport. Let

him a text: Where are you?

reaching home

him

minutes later,

the topic. “What is this about? Is anything

admired how straightforward and direct

couldn’t find their contact. They didn’t have a fixed time and location every time they deal with each

to guess everything accurately. They have been secretive about their deals and how they decide the locations. The customs suspected several export orders under Fairchild Corporation involved smuggling two years ago. However, our department never suspected Fairchild Corporation at all. We found a breakthrough

key person. I can’t harm her for now. I initially wanted to teach her a lesson, but it looks like I have to let

you hold a grudge against her, you cannot break the law. You have to solve

you already

Lucas’ best friend, so you’re also my friend. I promised him that I’ll protect

his concern

no idea about his concern. After all, she did not remember crossing

troubling you, Captain Bennett. I’ll find a chance to head to Fairchild Corporation and investigate the

careful. I’ll treat you to a meal one day to

to the day when the

to find her hair dryer when her

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