Estelle shot Jonathan a wordless glance before turning to peer out the window. "Did the skies clear up?"
"Yeah, it's sunny now!" Jonathan shifted his body, resting his forehead on his hand. "Feeling any better?"
Stretching languidly, Estelle responded, "I've been great all along!"
She looked at him. "Shouldn't you be heading to the office for work?"
"Why don't you come with me?" Jonathan scooped her into his embrace, reluctant to let go.
"No, I've got plans to visit Old Mr. Quintin's home today." She tilted her head to meet his gaze. "I need to pick up a few things, preparing for an appraisal session with Evelyn."
"Let's grab breakfast first. I'll drop you off at Old Mr. Quintin's place, then head to work."
"Sounds good!"
Jonathan bent down for a tender kiss before they both got up.
At breakfast, Estelle finally saw the message Magdalen had sent the night before, [I've taken care of Sylvia. It's your turn to handle Gab!]
She had been busy the night before and hadn't replied. Magdalen had sent another message, [The restaurant is booked. There's a fantastic spot on the second floor, perfect for their date. And they can head upstairs for an opera afterwards. I've got the tickets ready!]
Impressed by Magdalen's initiative, Estelle texted back, [I'll go see my brother at Old Mr. Quintin's place soon.]
Magdalen's instant reply came, [Waiting for your good news.]
Perhaps infected by Magdalen's enthusiasm, Estelle found herself looking forward to Gabriel's meeting with Sylvia.
After breakfast, she and Jonathan left together.
Upon reaching Old Mr. Quintin's home, Jonathan saw that Jason was also there. After a brief exchange, he drove away.
As soon as he left, Estelle immediately went to find Gabriel.
She had woken up late, and it was almost time.
Today, Old Mr. Jarvis had dumped a pile of company work on Gabriel. When Estelle walked in, he sat with his long legs crossed, cigarette in hand, using a stack of contracts as an ashtray.
Upon seeing Estelle, Gabriel stubbed out his cigarette, his voice flat. "Grandpa must think I'm too bored!"
Gabriel gave her a sidelong glance. "Still trying to get me to come back?"
"Triceratops is gone; you can let go a little," Estelle said.
"Triceratops might be gone, but plenty of other dangers are still out there."
"Those threats have been around for over a century, and they'll continue to exist. But you can't spend your life on guard at Tripe."
Gabriel fell silent as the reflection of the snow outside the car windows glinted coldly, causing him to squint slightly.
When they arrived at the opera house, Gabriel scoffed, "You're not seriously taking me to an opera, are you?"
"Nope!" Estelle ascended the steps briskly.
"Then what are we doing here?" Gabriel followed, curious.
Estelle played coy. "You'll see soon enough."

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The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
Woohoo! This was sooooo good. Thank you for the updates....
This was classic updates. Thank you so much...
May we please have updates. Thank you...
I sincerely hope that Gonzalez finds the taped meeting of Hannah and Trevor to throw them under the bus....
How will Gonzalez get back at Hannah, Yvonne and Trevor for the setup and fall from grace....
Adrian needs to safe face and not do this. It will embarrass he and Norah and his family. Thank you for the updates....
This a HOT MESS for them both....
WOW! I didn't see that coming at all for Norah nor Gonzalez, the plot thickens. Thank you for the updates....
Xavier wants to get caught kissing Norah at this point. When will he ask her to call him Xavier and not Gonzalez. Maybe that would bring back her memories. Thank you for the updates....
So, Norah drew out the big guns with her call to Jonathan for a favor. Thank you for the updates....