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On the bustling streets, amidst the endless streams of people, the massive screen at Century Plaza was playing the latest scandal about Jasper on a loop. Private photos of Howard were displayed over and over.
Nate Jennings stood rooted in the crowd. When she saw the screen, her slender fingers clenched so tightly they audibly CRACKED. She tried calling Howard countless times, but could never get through.
She sent countless text messages, but they all vanished without a trace.
The area outside Howard's villa was silent. Standing at the courtyard gate, she could smell food cooking in the kitchen.
'She knew Nanny Sutton must be cooking.'
Just as she started to walk forward, the villa's door suddenly opened.
Nanny Sutton looked surprised. "Oh, Nate, you're back? Where is the master? Why didn't he come back with you?"
Nate Jennings's heart, which had been in her throat, sank. 'So, Howard isn't home?'
Her brow furrowed deeply. "He's not back? Then the food you're cooking..."
