Chapter 46

Jacob was finishing up his work for the evening when a knock came at the door of his study. He turned to see the driver enter, his face somber. Jacob could sense tension in his face and immediately experienced a knot begin to form in his stomach. Something was wrong.

"Mr. Jacob, sir, may I have a word with you?" he asked respectfully, though his voice showed traces of concern.

"Of course," Jacob answered, ushering him inside. "What's wrong?"

The chauffeur stepped inside and closed the door behind him, standing erect yet with eyes that shared in the gravity of what he had to say. "Sir, earlier today when I went to pick up Mrs. Stefani from your office… she was being followed by a man."

Jacob's face darkened. He leaned forward as his voice emerged steady, laced with steel. "Followed? Are you sure?"

The driver nodded. His eyes didn't waver. "Yes, sir. I saw him once she exited the buildi