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.”

I was surprised to see hostility

there was something fishy between those two, but it was

was passed in

after dinner. He accompanied me and the maid to put away the dishes. Our actions were like a seasoned

that Emery

be

some chatter, I acted drowsy as an excuse to go upstairs. “Marcus, please entertain Ms. Moore and Mr. Zimmerman for the moment. I’m feeling sleepy after the medication. I’ll just be upstairs resting for a

he got up to help me to the stairs. I went up and disappeared around the

against the wall to eavesdrop on the conversation taking place below. Hearing Marcus turn back to

out before Marcus sat down. “We have exhausted large amounts of resources to search for Scarlett all over the world. And

smiled pleasantly. “I’d take that as

this was the first time I was witnessing his

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