Chapter 98 Nicholas' Explanation

• When Leon finished his sentence, I saw tears welling up in Francesca's eyes. She looked like she was struggling to find comfort after getting hurt. All of a sudden, she pressed her lips firmly together, as if she had just come to some sort of decision. I didn't want to continue questioning Leon, but he wouldn't stop talking. "We have to return Quinn what we owe her, Renee."
• "What about whatever you owe Francesca?" I asked calmly.
• He was silent for a moment. "That's none of your business," he uttered in an agitated voice. I seemed to have hit a nerve in him, for he ended the call right after that. "I'm sorry. I'll talk to him," I told Francesca while putting my phone away.