Chapter 198

Jessica sat in the back of a cab, texting Ines.

[On my way. I'll be there in about ten minutes.]

[Okay, I'm waiting for you at the hotel entrance.]

Meanwhile, Sheila, knowing Mr. Smith was something of a wine connoisseur- with a special appreciation for rare vintages—had arranged for the delivery of two bottles of top-tier wine, aged nearly forty years.

Just then, her phone rang. It was the courier from the vineyard.

Sheila decided she'd meet the courier herself and told him to wait outside The Silverthread Eatery.

As she stepped out to the restaurant's entrance, she was surprised to spot Ines there.

Ines was glancing around, clearly waiting for someone.

had two very important friends coming. She'd never met one of

before, so there was only one logical conclusion: his two important friends were Ines and

Sheila's expression darkened.

forward, feigning surprise

seeing Sheila, smiled pleasantly. "You're here for dinner

have been friends for ages. Timothy picked Mr. Smith up from the airport this time, and he invited a few friends to join them for dinner. I know Mr. Smith as well, so he asked me

I'm here

courier approached, carrying a

me. Thank you," Sheila replied, taking the

just came down to pick up some wine. Since you're here for

ahead," Ines said, glancing at her phone. "I'm waiting

name, but Sheila already had a good guess. Still, she smiled and nodded. "Alright, I'll take the wine up and ask

Silverthread Eatery and dialed

answered immediately, recognizing

Dad said you moved out. Why did you move out? I wanted you to stay so

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