Chapter 418

He tried to hand the card back to me, but I'd anticipated this and quickly moved to the other side of the car. I reminded Luke, "Mr. Walker, it's getting late. If we don't go upstairs soon, Professor Killiney might be going to bed."

"Bring the items," Luke said.

"Yes, sir."

From Luke's words, I realized Mrs. Walker was nearby. In front of Luke, I tried to act as if we weren't close, hoping he might even scold me a bit.

I acknowledged his order, opened the car door for him, and after he got out, I retrieved the painting from the back seat and followed him.

"Mr. Walker..." the man in sunglasses tried to approach but was blocked by the driver.

"Mr. Walker has another engagement. If you want to see him, you'll need an appointment," the driver said.

The man tried to persuade the driver to let him through, but the driver, loyal after years of service to Luke, didn't give him a chance.

In the elevator, I pondered Luke's relationship with Mrs. Walker. It seemed to have deteriorated to