Chapter 1021: Loss

As always, when Nelson wanted to, he could be very charming and attentive, not just with money but in every little detail. Callie once thought that any other woman who met him would be spoiled beyond measure. But now he was at a loss, unsure of what to do. His gaze was confused and cautious, unlike before. On a deep winter night, the sycamore trees outside Paucaster Villa had shed all their leaves, looking desolate under the streetlights. The air was cold and biting. It was three in the morning. Callie stood outside and knocked on the door. The bodyguard outside, instead of stopping her, looked pleasantly surprised. Nelson opened the door. He was still in the same outfit from the afternoon, with stubble on his chin, looking exhausted. But when he saw her, a hint of joy appeared in his eyes. "Don't get me wrong, I'm here for clues about Reuben." The door was half-open, letting in the cold air, which cleared Nelson's mind. "I know." He stepped aside to let her in. "Reuben was la