Jasmine ordered food delivery for Mrs. Lane and passed the store key to her. She said, “Mrs. Lane, you can close the store and go home whenever you want after you have dinner. You can keep the key or pass it to your missus.”

“Missus said that she won’t be available for the next few days. So I’ll come over to help out on her behalf. Let me keep the key.”

Mrs. Lane added with a smile, “Ms. Sox and Mr. Bucham, both of you can go ahead and eat together. I can watch the store.”

Mrs. Lane had helped in the store for quite a long period. She could remember the book prices. Even if she was alone, it would not affect the operation of the store.

Jasmine felt at ease when she left with Josh. They headed to Wiltspoon Hotel for dinner.

“How has Zachary been lately?” Jasmine asked concernedly.

While driving, Josh said, “He’s busier than ever. He’s been working around the clock like Superman. I could hardly keep up with him. Those working under him have been grumbling, and many of them expect m