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    Without wasting time, he pulled out his phone and ced a call. “Hello, Rnd speaking. I need an appraisal for an antique… Yes, just give me an estimate.” Once he ended the call, Rnd faced Pattie and said, “I’ve already arranged for an expert to evaluate the damage. You have my word, I’ll ept full responsibility. Please don’t let it trouble you. If I can’t cover the cost all at once, I’ll make sure to repay you over time.”


    Calmness never left Rnd as he spoke, and his steadyposure only deepened Pattie’s admiration.


    What woman could possibly resist a man so striking, radiating the confidence of a seasonedwyer?


    Her eyes lingered on Rnd with unmistakable warmth.


    Even Maia could sense the shift in the air between them.


    “All right, all right!” Pattie said brightly, stepping closer to p Rnd on the back. “Take it easy! But remember your promise. You’ll answer for what you’ve done.”


    Then, leaning in so her words brushed only Rnd’s ear, she added in a softer tone, “And as for what happened in the restroom… and at the hotel… you’ll be ountable for that as well, won’t you?”


    Color rose to Rnd’s cheeks, and a few awkward coughs slipped out.


    Amused by his reaction, Pattie realized that he clearly remembered their “intimate” moment andughed lightly. “It doesn’t matter if you can’t settle the debt right away.”


    “As you said, you can pay it off gradually, like installments. And as luck would have it, mypany requires a reliable legal advisor. Why not take the role and let your sry cover the cost? Tell me, Rnd, you won’t refuse, will you?” she added with a sly lift of her brow.


    The idea struck her as wless—a way to keep Rnd close under her watch. Given time together, Pattie was certain that her charm would eventually win him over.


    “Well…” Rnd cast a brief look toward Maia before replying, “I’d dly act as MCN’s legal advisor, but thepensation will remain separate.”


    A nce at his watch made him frown. “Apologies, Ms. Miller… This conversation will have to wait. I have urgent business at Wront Central Court and must leave at once.”


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    “Fine then! But I’d rather you just call me Pattie. Ms. Miller feels far too stiff,” Pattie said as she stepped closer to Rnd. “Come on, let me drive you. Cabs are impossible to catch out here, and I’m headed in that direction anyway.”


    Without protest, Rnd epted her offer since urgency pressed on him.


    That day, his priority was to see Zoey once more.


    Fresh evidence from the past had fallen into his hands.<fn494e> This update is avable on find[?]ovel</fn494e>


    If he could convince Zoey to testify, the trial might be reopened and Neville’s unfulfilled wish finally realized.


    “All right. I truly appreciate it,” Rnd replied with sincerity.


    Right then, Maia broke her silence. “Wait, I’m going with you.”


    Her eyes shifted toward Pattie. “I need to stop by MCN. There’s something important I want to talk about with you, Pattie.”


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