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 said earlier he had two very important friends coming. She'd never met
so there was only one logical conclusion: his two important friends were Ines and
Sheila's expression darkened.
forced herself to move forward, feigning surprise as
and, upon seeing Sheila, smiled pleasantly. "You're here for
Director Smith have been friends for ages. Timothy picked Mr. Smith up from the airport this time, and he invited a few friends to
I'm here
Sheila Howard?" the courier
that's me. Thank you," Sheila replied, taking the case
some wine. Since you're here for
at her phone. "I'm
had a good guess. Still, she smiled and nodded. "Alright, I'll take the wine up
The Silverthread Eatery and dialed Henry's
immediately, recognizing her caller
move out? I wanted you to stay so we could have a sleepover,
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