章 16: CHAPTER 16- COLD

AUTHORS POV

"Hello, who's this?" Archer's voice disturbed the silence in Sydney's Mercedes.

Sydney answered in a weak tone, " It's Syd- Mrs. Reed."

"Oh, Mrs. Reed, what a surprise. How may I help you?"

"Could you give my husband the phone, please? His phone seems to be out of battery."

Archer sounded skeptical, "Um... Okay, I'll do just that."

Sydney's heart sank. She had hoped he'd say Gavin was in Paris. She had seen Archer in the Spa on Saturday so she knew he didn't go with Gavin. How couldn't she have noticed Gavin was lying? Archer always went wherever Gavin went as long as it was business-related.

"Archer!" Sydney called immediately.

"Yes, Mrs. Reed?"

"Forget it, I'll wait till he returns home...and Please don't tell Gavin I called you."

Archer hesitated but replied, " Yes Mrs. Reed, I'll do as you say."

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"The door is open!"