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“Because you were one of the guests of honor”

“Because?”

“Because you are the founder of the Step-Up Foundation for Boys”

“Does that uy, Charles?”

“It means you believe in charity, sir”

Despite everything, Marco laughed “Nice phrasing”

“Thank you, sir”

“And what are we doing now?” Marco said his s

“We are trying to be of assistance to a lady who appears to be in some difficulty”

“And getting soaked to the skin in the process”

“Indeed”

“To the best of your knowledge, Charles, do villains ever permit themselves to be rained on?”

“Not to e, no, sir”

Marco looked at the woed That chin was still lifted at a defiant angle, but unless he was is, there was the faintest upward curve to her lips

“Thank you, Charles You may return to the car”