"Answer it!"

Nathan had no choice but to swallow his pride and pick up the call. "Madam."

On the other end, Sophia's voice was ice-cold. "Mr. Carter, that Miss Sophia Carter... she's your—"

"My cousin, Madam Blackwood," Nathan replied while discreetly wiping sweat from his brow.

Sophia's tone remained emotionless. "How did you know I work here? Did you plant your cousin to spy on me? Honestly, it's unnecessary. I'm just trying to live quietly. I don't need surveillance!"

Nathan stammered through his explanation. "N-no, Madam, you misunderstand! This morning when I sent you those compromising photos of Isabella... after adding you on WeChat, I saw your job announcement on Moments. Pure coincidence that my cousin works here too. I merely reported this to Mr. Blackwood. Having Sophia show you around was his way of looking out for you."

Sophia: "I see..."

She'd posted that Moments update yesterday, thinking no one would see it—just documenting her new