When Tristan left the building, the sky was quite bright. Some parents were taking their kids to school. He passed a flowerbed and saw some roses in full blossoms, like the faces of youthful ladies. His eyes could not help staying there for a few seconds.

The car was still there. Ed came out to open the door for him and said with his attentive smile, “Morning, boss.”

Tristan made a hum as a reply and got into the car.

Ed gave a secret glance at the rearview mirror and chuckled, “Boss, was it good? Feel like rain after a long drought?”

Tristan stretched his wrinkled shirt and seemed not...