Was Marcus always insecure like that?

I spaced out for a moment before making introductions. “This is Mr. Zimmerman–You’ve met him at the restaurant. This is Emery Moore.”

“Nice to meet you, Ms. Moore,” Marcus said, his arm outstretched. “I am Marcus White.” They shook hands gently.

When Emery took his hand, she tightened her grip deliberately. “Mr. White, it’s only been a few years. Don’t you don’t recognize me already?”

“Do you know each other?” I asked.

Marcus looked pale and glanced at Alexander. It was subtle but I noticed it.

Alexander received the signal. He separated them both, coming up with an excuse as he did so. “All of you grew up in K City together. What’s more, you’re Scarlett’s friend. It’s not unusual for you to have crossed paths before. You could also have crossed paths before; who knows? This is fate. Come, let’s talk about it over lunch.”

turned and stared at Marcus. I was surprised to see hostility in her beautiful eyes. She looked as though she had wanted to say something but thought the better

with brains could have seen that there was something fishy between those

the meal was

the maid to put

that Emery was

be hiding something

some chatter, I acted drowsy as an excuse to go upstairs. “Marcus, please entertain Ms. Moore and Mr. Zimmerman for the moment.

help me to the

my back against the wall to eavesdrop on the conversation taking place below. Hearing Marcus turn back to the living room, I hurriedly tiptoed back and snuck behind

down. “We have exhausted large amounts of resources to search for Scarlett all over the world. And here you are hiding her from under the

“I’d take that as a compliment.

time, this was the

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