After exchanging some pleasantries, both of them remained silent for most of the journey.

Paul was driving the car he usually drove. He could sense that Miranda wasn’t in the best of moods, so he drove at a leisurely pace out of consideration for her.

When they arrived at the entrance of the luxury neighbourhood, the security guards even greeted Miranda at the gate. “Ms. Sutton, long time no see. Have you been on a business trip?”

Miranda gave them a faint smile and ...