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Josiah squinted, blinked, and shook his head. ‘Did I see a ghost just now? That homeless fella…’
He had just flashed past him, but those eyes and that face—he looked exactly like Zephyr’s!
“Josiah? Josiah Bayer!” Fredric called for him on the line. “You didn’t fall into the water, did you?”
Josiah did not respond. He forgot to hang up as he went after the man in a daze.
The man quickened his steps upon realizing that there was someone tailing him. Perhaps the man was
familiar with the area as he vanished after going around the mountainous paths.
Josiah stood on the spot, stunned with frozen limbs.
The hot spring hotel was not far away from Splendor Mountain on the opposite side, but the area in the
middle was public domain, not belonging to the Hamertons.
Josiah was fishing in said area without his bodyguards, so he was unable to go after that man even if
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“Hey!” Fredric cupped a hand over his phone and called out, “Josiah, what’s wrong with you?”
“N-Nothing.” Josiah calmed down and took a deep breath. “I’m hanging up. Got an emergency!”
Fredric frowned. What emergency could the guy have other than picking up girls? Hah, he must have
seen some gorgeous girl just now!
As for Josiah, he asked for his men the moment he went back to the hotel.
“It isn’t too safe around here. Have you seen anyone suspicious?”
The men looked at each other and froze for a bit before shaking their heads. However, one of them
stepped out to say, “Mr. Bayer, both sides here are the Hamertons’ territory while the center and beach
aren’t under anyone. Are you referring to these places?”
Josiah slapped his thigh. “Yes!”
“We haven’t really kept an eye on these areas, but…”
“Speak up!”
The man licked his lips. “It’s said that a felon who was freed not too long ago is roaming this area. He
has no proper job and sustains himself picking trash. He has also scared a few tourists by the beach.”
Josiah squinted and felt suspicions rising.
“Get the surveillance recording,” he instructed seriously. “I want recordings from every corner. No angle
missed!”
…
It was sunny, and the beautiful cafe was bustling.
Cordelia brewed coffee and made desserts behind the counter as she listened to her friends chat and
laugh. While taking in the aroma in the place, bliss enveloped her, and she pulled the corners of her
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A big hand landed on her shoulder softly. She turned back to meet a pair of deep, loving eyes.
“Tired?” The man smiled. “Leave them. I’ll take care of it.”
“It’s okay.” Cordelia shook her head. “The busier I get, the happier I am!”
There was a hair tie on Zephyr’s wrist. He stood behind her and gently pulled her long hair up.
“Oh, yeah, there are still things you need to pick up.” Cordelia turned back to look at him. “You’ll have
to take care of the cafe when I work. Making coffee and milk tea is fine. What matters the most is… You
can’t keep your poker face on. You need to learn to smile, or the customers will be scared away!”
Well, Zephyr could not help it. He could smile at her, but he could not do so with others.
“Come on.” Cordelia prodded him. “Go chat with them and smile at them. Practice your smile!”
Zephyr was rendered speechless.
“Honey! Are you listening to me or not?”
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