Kingsly Scott was due to return in a few days, and Jackson couldn't understand why she had to go on a business trip.
Fortunately, Jackson was easy to appease... She told him Kingsly wouldn't be back for another week, while she would only be away in the U.S. for three or four days so that it wouldn't interfere with their reunion. Jackson accepted this explanation.
Over the next few days, she called Jackson, and hearing his cheerful voice on the phone reassured her while she was in the U.S.
Due to the recent rain, the air was slightly chilly.
William Franklin approached the outdoor balcony with two glasses of champagne, stopping beside Rachel Foster. He asked with concern, "Are you cold?"
"I'm okay. Having you here made negotiating with the association members much smoother." Rachel lightly rubbed her arms, feeling a bit of the chill.
