Chapter 71. How to Adjudicate

Natalie was a little surprised that Dante had suddenly asked her to come to his office. He said Alex was picking her up and would probably arrive in a few minutes.

“What’s wrong?” Francesca asked after Natalie hung up the phone from Dante.

“Dante asked me to come to his office. I don’t know if it’s anything important,” Natalie replied.

“Maybe he misses you.” Francesca chuckled, then smiled. “It doesn’t matter. I’ll be fine here with a bodyguard outside,” she said.

“I’ll come here again tomorrow if you’re not allowed to go home yet,” Natalie said.

“Thank you.”

Moments later, Alex walked into the room. He didn’t immediately ask Natalie to leave, but approached Francesca and asked, “How are you now?”

“I’m fine. Thank you for helping me so much,” Francesca said sincerely. Yesterday, Alex took care of all her hospital needs.

“My pleasure,” Alex said. He smiled and then asked Natalie to leave.

Natalie said goodbye to Francesca before w