Chapter 226

With the sun sinking low, the snow-covered ground was bathed in a soft orange hue. A woman in a long black puffer coat stood at the entrance of a modest motel, scanning the area with alert eyes. A black Volkswagen rolled to a quiet stop in front of her. The driver's window lowered to reveal a face with sharp, strong features. The driver stepped out with a small device, scanning her quickly for any hidden trackers. After confirming she was clean, the man opened the rear door. "Miss Flynn, please get in." Nicole Flynn curved her lips into a polite smile and slid into the backseat. She leaned into the man beside her, speaking sweetly, "Boss, you're picking me up in person?" "Have you eaten?" She shook her head. "Not yet. I was hoping we could have dinner together." Nathaniel let out a low chuckle. "Pick anything you like." Obviously, given their current situation, dining out wasn't an option. Nathaniel had the driver grab takeout from a nearby restaurant. The car pulled into an undergroun