Chapter 49

Luther texted back, "Noted." Casey, who noticed he had finally put aside his work, blurted out, "Was that from your mom? Is she rushing us?" He replied impatiently, "No." Casey had wanted to ask more, but she held her tongue when she noticed Luther staring out of the window. Their car passed the entrance of the glitzy Ember Restaurant. A lady and a boy emerged from a Bentley parked by the entrance. Luther's gaze landed on the young boy, but he could not see the boy's face clearly as he wore a mask and cap. Still, the boy came across as familiar. He watched the two enter the restaurant. Then, he instructed his chauffeur, "Pull over." Puzzled, Casey questioned, "What's wrong?" Instead of replying, he got out of the car and walked toward Ember Restaurant. … Wendy needed to dash for the restroom after leaving the Bentley with Jeremiah. She called Grace to pick up the boy on the first floor. Grace instantly ran into Luther when she left her private dining room. Her palms sweated w