Chapter 10

Hector, Lindsey, and Micah sat in an expensive restaurant. An elegant piano and cello melody surrounded them, and exquisite dishes were brought to their table. "Wow! You're so generous, Mr. Yarrow!" Micah leaned close to Hector ingratiatingly, wanting to receive an indulgent smile from him as always. "Uh-huh." Hector merely nodded before looking out the window. Micah looked at Lindsey helplessly. She cleared her throat, pulling Hector's attention back to her. She wore a white dress, and her gaze was concerned as she looked at Hector. "What's wrong, Hector? You've been distracted the whole night." "Nothing." He pinched his nose bridge. "Noelle's just kicking up a fuss again. She has run away from home this time." Lindsey frowned slightly, and a hint of hatred flashed in her eyes. Then, she smiled sweetly. "Don't worry about her. Women are all like that." His gaze softened, and he pulled out a velvet box from his pocket. He opened it to reveal an expensive pearl necklace. "Hector