Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 206

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.

Sheila recalled what Mr. Smith had said earlier he had two very important friends coming. She'd never met

been to Riverside City before, so there was only one logical conclusion: his two important friends

Sheila's expression darkened.

herself to move forward, feigning surprise as

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

I see. I'm here to

Howard?" the courier approached, carrying a leather case designed for

me. Thank you," Sheila

to pick up some wine. Since you're here for Mr. Smith as well, shall

ahead," Ines said, glancing at her phone.

didn't say Jessica's name, but Sheila already had a good guess. Still, she smiled and nodded. "Alright, I'll take the wine up and ask the staff to let it breathe.

walked into The Silverthread Eatery and dialed Henry's

answered immediately, recognizing her

wanted you to

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