Chapter 1044 "Would you happen to have a moment later? I'd love to discuss something," Gabriel asked.

Tim smiled. "What a coincidence. I suppose I can spare a few minutes for a chat."

"Excellent," Gabriel replied.

Standing, Crystal smoothed her dress. "I'll freshen up."

She knew better than to linger during Tim's business discussions.

"Your lipstick needs touching up. Take your time," Tim said mildly.

"Of course," Crystal answered.

She found a quiet spot and sat for over half an hour, waiting until she received a bank notification confirming a deposit of 7,000,000 dollars.

Satisfied, she returned to the table, only to find Tim dining alone.

"Tim, when did Mr. Hackett leave?" she asked, quickening her pace to sit across from him.

steak with deliberate precision. "No talking while eating." Although his tone was calm, Crystal had been with him long enough

instinctively explaining, "Tim, I'm sorry. Mr. Hackett approached me multiple times, insisting he just wanted to meet with you. Seeing him wait outside

fell silent, save for the gentle notes of a violinist

such a serene atmosphere during dinner with Tim, but she

at Tim with unease, but dared not

she knew he was. Saying anything now would be futile, possibly even stirring

passing second felt like an

dabbed his lips with a napkin, and looked at

you been with me?" he

"T-Three years..." Crystal answered.

"And yet, you

down her spine. Beads of

a mistake. Please, forgive me this once. I swear

did Mr. Hackett give you?"

Pale and visibly shaken, she remained

gave you,

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