Recently, Chris hadn’t really wanted to go home. The main reason was that no one was there, and the place felt cold and empty. Every time he went back, he would think about the things he and Jessica had done in bed during this time. The more he thought about it, the more…

So, Chris began delaying his return home. He would wait until he was completely exhausted before going back – just to shower and sleep. Still, he remained concerned about Jessica’s situation. He hadn’t seen any media reports about her and Michael, which suggested that Michael hadn’t yet found a chance to be alone with her. From that, it seemed Jessica was safe for now.

Shannon, her personal assistant, really was exceptional. "I'm going to have dinner with Collin from Hurricane Media now. He's my childhood friend – we've known each other since we were six or seven. He also came to our wedding, I don’t know if you remember him.”

Chris thought hard for a while but couldn’t recall Collin at all. "I don’t remember. You had too many relatives and friends on your side at the time. Mom only introduced me to a few frequent visitors. As for the others… you didn’t take me to meet them, so of course, I didn’t know them.”

Hurricane Media’s main office wasn’t in the country, and Collin was only in Jelaston for a business trip. This time, it happened to coincide with Jessica’s schedule. “When we’re back, I’ll introduce you to each other. Collin has a great personality."

Jessica had already arrived at the restaurant. She spoke to Chris for a while longer before hanging up. Collin had only been back in the country for less than 10 days, and he was already traveling for work in Jelaston. His appointment hadn’t gone smoothly – there were many problems behind the scenes. Meeting Jessica this time was also a way for him to express gratitude.

“Jessica.” Collin was waiting at the entrance. When he saw Jessica get out of the car, he smiled warmly at her. Collin opened his arms, and Jessica walked into them. “It’s been a long time.”

Collin said, “It really has. Everything wrapped up a while ago, but I haven’t had time to come back. The main office won’t fully move back to Cherja until next year; I still need some time.”

The two of them requested a quiet private room. The dishes had already been pre-ordered by Shannon based on their tastes. “No one in the Phillips family dares to speak up anymore, right?” Jessica raised her champagne glass to him.

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Collin smiled, his gaze filled with admiration as he looked at her. “Anyone who had something to say is already dead. Let them speak all they want behind my back.”

The Phillips family’s situation was complicated. Collin was Jessica’s childhood friend. His parents had died when he was young, and the company had fallen into the hands of his uncles and aunts from the branch families. He himself had been thrown abroad. The company originally belonged to him, but even after finishing his studies, he had been kept overseas and not allowed to return. If not for Jessica’s help, Collin probably wouldn’t have been able to reclaim Hurricane Media.

“My mom used to say your uncles and aunts weren’t decent people. When your parents had their accident, I was still a kid and couldn’t tell what was going on, let alone help you. I’m just happy I could support you within my abilities.”

“No matter what, I’m back now. I don’t care about the rest of the Phillips family. There’s only one person I care about – my younger sister.”

Jessica nodded and said, “Alexandra Phillips. I’ve been helping you look into her whereabouts this whole time. I also asked Captain Felton to assist. There should be news soon.”

“Captain Felton? Roy from the Felton family?” Collin was a little shocked. “How did you get to know him? Isn’t Roy known for being eccentric, never attending banquets, and never giving anyone face? He doesn’t get involved in business matters at all.”

“It’s a coincidence. He’s my husband’s neighbor. And recently we’ve been investigating the same case – so, you could say we have a shared goal.”

“Your husband – oh right, I almost forgot you’re married. I even came back especially to attend your wedding, but you had that gloomy look the whole time and didn’t speak to anyone.”

Collin hadn’t expected that Jessica was actually doing pretty well – better than he had imagined.