Chapter 98

Rickard knew she said that intentionally. Mrs. Wight helped him once and he had always remembered that. Even if he didn’t care about Juniper’s life, he would still be concerned about Mrs. Wight. “You’re… impossible.” Juniper knew that her plan worked because he no longer ignored her plea. Her eyes were red when she said, “Don’t blame me, I didn’t have a choice. Hesper was coming after me like a mad woman and put me on the spot even during the interview.” Rickard watched that interview, so he knew who was in the wrong and wouldn’t be tricked by her words. “I’ll figure something out for the antidote, but I can’t promise anything.” The man looked tired. When she saw that he was leaving, she tugged at his sleeve with a sad look. Rickard frowned impatiently. “What?” “I was so shaken by this and haven’t had any food all day. Could you stay and dine with me?” “No.” Rickard immediately rejected her and didn’t give her a chance to delay him, then turned and left with Benji. When th