Chapter 99

Jenson smiled, looked at the time on his watch, and said, "It's almost four, Mister Wolf. Might as well stay here and avoid the trouble of having to go back. I was thinking about giving my grandfather a call right now and we can head straight to the hotel for an early dinner? Would that be alright with you?"

"Sure..." Leon nodded, but he hesitated slightly when he looked at Ariel beside him.

Jenson quickly understood what Leon meant and invited Ariel with a smile. "Miss Summers, since you're a friend of Mister Wolf, would you care to join us if it's convenient for you?"

"Thanks for the invitation." Ariel knew that she was only invited over because of Leon. Her curiosity over his relationship with the Wicks prompted her to agree to Jenson's invitation after some thought.

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Inside one of the luxurious and exquisite VIP rooms at The Sovereign Hotel, Bernard and Jenson sat with Leon and Ariel at the table.

Under Bernard's directions, the waiters began to serve the wine and food, al