Brian returned to his car and lit a cigarette.

Inside the house, Diana went into her room, drew back a small corner of the curtain, and looked at Brian through the window.

Brian sat smoking one cigarette after another in front of his car. He looked utterly depressed.

He had never smoked in front of Diana, though he had picked up the habit a few years ago when he first took over the company.

At that time, Simon had gone abroad with Mrs. Garcia, Grace and Sybil were not around either. Brian was young and inexperienced, and many people were jealous of him for his fame and fortune. It was...