Hannah hesitated. "My husband hasn't been in the best of health lately, so he's been entirely hands-off with outside affairs. But... if he's having a good day, I'll see if I can bring it up and plead your case."
Mrs. Lucas's face instantly lit up with desperate gratitude. "Mrs. Hanson, thank you so much! If my son gets out, I would be forever in your debt!"
"Please, there's no need for that," Hannah smiled warmly. "We've known each other for years. If I can help, I absolutely will."
"Thank you!" Mrs. Lucas bowed her head repeatedly, showering Hannah with immense gratitude.
Since it was getting late, Mrs. Lucas didn't overstay her welcome and quickly took her leave.
Upstairs.
Gonzalez sat in a chair by the window, flipping through the study notes Norah had made for him.
He had changed into a simple set of loungewear, yet even the loose-fitting clothes couldn't hide his perfectly sculpted physique.
Circe was curled up on his lap. The cat's soft, lazy purring seemed to take the edge off the man's normally imposing, icy aura.
The crisp scent of fresh ink from the brand-new textbooks filled the air, steadily washing away the heavy irritation in his chest.
The girl's handwriting was elegant and precise, every stroke perfectly deliberate—the unmistakable result of strict childhood discipline.
Gonzalez thought back to how she had looked that afternoon, leaning over the table, gripping her pen in absolute concentration. He could vividly recall the exact way her thick, long eyelashes had cast soft, delicate shadows on her luminous skin.
*So this is what it feels like to truly love someone.*


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The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
I'm so glad that Gonzalez was able to get Luke, Oliver and all others who wanted to challenge himas the CEO straight. Interesting how Xavier made reference to a girlfriend concerning his gift to Norah, but never did this before her accident. I'm grateful for the updates. Thank you...
I had a lot of catching up to do..oh buoy, what twist and turns. Loved every bit of it, thank you for keep updating the novel. Hoping for more love along the way....
May we please have updates. Thank you...
Someone needs to send a new picture of Trevor to Oliver and Luke so that they will get their requested reports to Gonzalez asap. If they didn't know, now they know what awaits them if they continue to disrespect and NOT follow orders....
Well, well, well. I love how Gonzalez sent out the warning that he's the CEO and either they will acknowledge him as such or get their due diligence. I'm waiting to see how the Franco family will be walking on eggs and come into a new understanding of Gonzalez taking charge. Thank you so much for the five updates....
Adrian is hoping that he has a chance with Norah and will do everything and anything in his power to keep Norah and Xavier apart....
Thank you for the updates. I hope that Norah will remember Xavier and their relationship before the accident and that they will ever be to....
Thank you, thank you for the updates today, which is also my birthday. The saga continues. I really want Norah and Xavier to be together... but he has to want Norah....
May we have updates please. Thank you....
Why can't m Xavier just admit that he loves Norah...