Chapter 1957

The car slowly pulled away.

Abdul seemed to deflate, wiping his face before turning to Hector. “Mr. Hector,” he said, “I came in a hurry and I’m leaving just as fast. Once I’ve sorted out the contract issues, I’ll come back to H City and treat you to dinner.”

“Good luck,” Hector replied, nodding with a genial smile.

After exchanging a few more words, Abdul departed in a rush.

Hector watched his retreating figure before heading to his Maserati.

Once inside, he ran his hands gently over the steering wheel, seemingly lost in thought. After a while, he started the car and drove away from Bane Corp Center.d2

Inside another car, Rosalynn was playing with Wayne’s hand.

it could crumble in an instant,” she

over there, but I didn’t realize they

going to be serious

Wayne were about to leave the elevator when Jaime rushed up, blocking their way.

the first floor for you two. Back to the third

but Wayne was smiling. “Is this supposed to

disgusted. He then

you smell that?” Rosalynn asked Wayne, who shrugged helplessly. “Burnt food.”

couple shared a knowing smile.

the kitchen, Ivy was fully equipped and standing on a stool, carefully flipping the vegetables in the pan. “Didn’t burn it this

father’s first day back at work. Her brother’s Al program had been making a lot of money for their dad, and Ivy wanted to do something for him. After

life motto was if you’re going to do something, do it right. So, she planned a meal

salad and stir-fried vegetables. The soup she chose was a comforting chicken noodle soup that Rosalynn had started before leaving the house. For dessert, Ivy made a cream pudding, a dish she’d already mastered. The fruit platter was a bit of a rush job and consisted of

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