Amelia had a lot on her mind—things she needed to sort through. She wanted to clarify everything before telling him. But Carl was sharp and always caught onto the key points. “You think I’ll be in danger on the highway?” “Yes.” Amelia met his gaze directly. Carl looked into her eyes and laughed softly. “I’ll listen to everything you say.” That made Amelia’s expression shift slightly. “Then be careful of the people around you.” “Understood.” Carl tucked her long hair behind her ear. “Do you need my help with the Cromwell family? After all, I’ve lived in New York longer than you and know more than you do.” Amelia didn’t hesitate. “I do need you to set up a meeting with a designer.” “Who?” Carl asked. Amelia handed him a business card. “A foreign designer—Kogawa Takeda.” Carl’s expr

