Chapter 45 It Was Hard Being the Middleman

• "I went out to settle some business." At the last minute, Milicent persuaded herself not to use her business with Bardot Group as an excuse. It was Master Fulbright's orders not to tell Hansel; if she told him the truth, she would be betraying Master Fulbright, and it would only worsen the relationship between them.
• Reminded of the promise, Milicent pursed her lips, choosing to refrain from telling him the truth.
• Hansel narrowed his eyes in suspicion and glared at her. "I'll give you one last chance. Tell me the truth!"