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.

while eating." Although his tone was calm, Crystal had been

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

dining room fell silent, save for the gentle notes of a

dinner with Tim,

bit her lip, staring at Tim with unease, but dared not

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

second felt

and fork, dabbed his lips with a napkin, and

you been

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

"And yet, you still

a shiver down her spine.

Please, forgive me this once. I swear it won't

Hackett give you?" Tim

lips trembled. Pale and

gave you, won't take

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