Chapter 706

Jacob gazed at Sophie. "A woman?" "Mm-hmm, he didn't let me in." He thought for a few seconds, clutching the steering wheel, and then said flatly, "I suppose he has company." Sophie got into the car, lost in thought, while Jacob guessed it might be Olivia who was in Claude's room. Why was she there? After a brief pause, he asked, "Where are we going now?" "I'm meeting a friend. Take me there," she replied. Jacob nodded. "Okay, sure. I'll take you there." When they arrived at the place where Sophie was meeting her classmate, she asked, "Are you joining us?" Jacob remained in the car. "I still have work to do. Have fun with your friend." Unwilling, she asked again, "Are you sure you don't want to join us?" "Mm-hmm, just go ahead. I'll pick you up later," he replied. "Okay," Sophie said with disappointment. * Naturally, Jacob returned to Claude's place. He stood outside the building, looked up for a moment, then took the elevator and stared at Claude's unit, listening closely