Ned raised an eyebrow and asked him, "Was that a confession? Or a death threat?"
Archibald still smiled as usual, but his eyes were a little moist. His first confession had triggered a severe allergic reaction in Sophie; the second had directly caused Sophie's mother to faint and be hospitalized. He really might as well have been coming to claim her life.
Ned pulled out a cigar and lit it. This was the first time Sophie had seen him smoke.
"Last time, you mentioned wanting to open a nightclub?" Ned mumbled vaguely.
Archibald's gaze shifted. "What, are you interested in investing?"
"Let's talk about it in a few days. Come find me at C&C next time, and we'll discuss it." Ned blew out a smoke ring.
Archibald changed the subject. "Why did you call me here? To watch you two on a date?" He pulled out a chair and sat down beside Sophie, then asked, "You don't mind if I sit next to Sophie, right?" He leaned in very close, asking in a low voice.
