When I was done speaking, John breathed a sigh of relief and started to joke around. “The Zieglers are so annoying. Before we make them go bankrupt, let’s have some fun with them!”

I sighed. Men’s emotions were fleeting, passing only after a short time. Just as John was about to share his plans to deal with Thora, my phone rang.

I retrieved the phone from my bag and saw that I had a message from Rose. The last time I saw her, she had just given birth. She should’ve just ended her confinement. Why is she looking for me now?

To be polite, I answered the call anyway. “Hi Rose, what’s the matter?”

“Scarlett, I want to ask for your help with something.” She spoke hesitantly and seemed to be in a difficult position.

“Tell me. As long as it’s not too much, I won’t refuse.”

Nick and Rose did treat me like their sister after all, so naturally, I could not act too distant.

please help me contact Nick? I’ve not seen him for a week. I’m

seemed to be deliberately covering the microphone to block out other noises.

the hospital, I had already had a bad hunch. This time, I became even more certain of my

for the company recently, so I’m worried that he can’t

the situation when all I heard

screen. My feelings of uneasiness grew stronger as

if Rose was unable to contact him, Nick’s phone should have been unreachable. However, only a few seconds after I dialed his number, a familiar voice

then. Nick was avoiding Rose ever since she had given birth. Perhaps Rose was still trying

you?” My tone

what reason he had, as a man, he had left his wife just after she had given birth, and she had had no

instead

was trying to cover it up, which only served

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