Love Unspoken

Ariel was seething with frustration. He was not only being denied the money, but they were also insisting on installing surveillance cameras in his home, an idea he was vehemently against. Nicholas, however, was unyielding. "If you're against the cameras, we can always resort to legal action. Either way, we're resolving this issue today."

Ariel was livid, his eyes shooting daggers at Nicholas. "What kind of shoddy lawyer are you, suggesting the installation of cameras to spy on us? Don't you realize that's against the law?"

Nicholas remained unperturbed, "As I've already explained, we won't be watching the footage. It will merely be uploaded to the cloud to prevent any deletion. We won't have access unless there's an appeal, and only then would the police examine it. Do you understand what I'm saying?"

Ariel was caught off guard, left without a retort.Nicholas had laid it out clearly. Ariel's choices were limited to either accepting the cameras or facing a court battle.

"Fine, have it your way! Do whatever you want!" Ariel spat out in anger, collapsing onto the couch, exhausted from the argument.

'What's the point in arguing with a lawyer? What could I possibly gain?' Ariel pondered.

"If you're unwilling to bear the cost, we will cover the installation," Nicholas concluded.

"Do as you please. Just finish it and leave. This whole situation is a damn curse," Ariel grumbled through clenched teeth.

Nicholas nodded in acknowledgment and then discussed the matter with Quinn, who agreed to fund the installation.

With the decision made to install the camera, Quinn felt a burden lift from her shoulders. She bid a reluctant farewell to Juliet and left the neighborhood in Nicholas's company.

Their next task was to purchase the surveillance system. Quinn glanced at Nicholas with gratitude and typed "Thank you" on her phone.

Nicholas chuckled, "No need to thank me. I'm glad to have been of assistance. But Quinn, you do realize I charge by the hour, right?"

Quinn froze, suddenly anxious. She hadn't asked about his fees earlier. Nervously, she typed, "How much?"

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Nicholas flashed a grin. "Twenty grand an hour."

Quinn's eyes widened in shock. 'How could his rate be so exorbitant?' she wondered.

Nicholas glanced at his watch and remarked, "Well, that's five hours. I usually bill by phase, but given the short duration of your case, let's just go with a flat rate."

Quinn fiddled with her phone, aware that her account was well-stocked, but the money was borrowed from Abigail and needed to be repaid.

If she failed to pay, Nicholas would likely take legal action. With a firm resolve, she typed quickly, "Send me your account details."

Nicholas pulled out his phone and sent the details to Quinn, "We'll need to draft a contract later and sign it once everything's settled."

Quinn sighed and transferred a hundred thousand dollars to Nicholas's account. It was a painful loss, but at least one of her concerns was resolved by settling Juliet's issue. The money was well spent. "Do you need me to accompany you to purchase the security system?" Nicholas asked, his smile friendly.

Quinn detected a hint of cunning she hadn't noticed before. She had thought of him as a straightforward man, but now her perception was changing. "Will you be charging?" she inquired.

Nicholas's laughter eased the tension, "Ha, no, consider it a complimentary service."Relieved, Quinn nodded in agreement.

She particularly needed his assistance for the installation later. Without Nicholas, she feared Ariel might renege on the agreement. Nicholas opened the car door, "Hop in."Quinn complied, and they drove out of the neighborhood, heading straight to the tech hub.

Unknown to them, a car had pulled over by the roadside behind them, its occupant observing them with a cold gaze."Follow them."