Chapter 426

"Sure," Stella replied as she unlocked the safe. "Where should we meet?"

"I'll meet you at the same cafe where you first asked me to be your lawyer," Marshall said in a reassuring tone. "Be careful on the road. It's rush hour, and traffic will be heavy. Don't worry if you arrive a little late."

As anticipated, the traffic was indeed quite congested. Stella's journey, which should have taken twenty minutes, ended up taking over thirty.

When Stella arrived at the cafe, Marshall had been waiting for some time. He sat in the same spot near the window, offering a clear view of the road.

Marshall had already been waiting for some time when Stella arrived at the cafe.

He sat at the same place near the window, and he could see everything that was happening on the road clearly.

Stella pulled out a chair and quietly apologized, "Sorry for keeping you waiting."

Marshall responded with a gentle tone, "It's alright. I just finished work." He then asked, "Would you like something to drink?"