Hearing his boss's words, Howard Rhodes sighed softly in resignation before replying, "Yes, I understand."
Once in the car.
Archie Lockwood sat in the car, his expression somewhat dazed as he gazed at the scenery outside the window.
As he thought about everything that had happened since he met Eleanor Bishop again, a faint, bitter smile touched his lips.
'So many years have passed. In truth, all that so-called resentment disappeared long ago.'
'Now, the life he wanted was very simple: just to live quietly with his daughter.'
At the thought of Rory, the desolation in Archie Lockwood's eyes gradually faded, replaced by a look of fondness and resignation. "Howard, head to a nearby mall!"
"Yes, sir."
***
Meanwhile, Yara Ross had already returned home, dragging her suitcase behind her.
