"Keep the story to yourself," Curtis said coldly. "I don't appreciate being manipulated. Either you or her will need to own up to this mess. Think it over."

When Skyler and Grace arrived, it was half an hour later.

As they entered, Grace nervously asked, "Why did Mr. Curtis want to see us?"

Skyler wasn't sure, either. It was Caleb who had contacted him. He and Curtis had been like brothers for years, and it was unusual for Curtis to reach out through an assistant.

"We'll find out soon enough," Skyler replied.

When they entered room 266, Curtis and Leanne sat at a round dining table, enjoying a meal.

Leanne had just got off work, and Curtis had ordered dinner for her. The restaurant's crab was legendary, and he sat beside her, meticulously peeling the crab and feeding her the tender meat.

you had some emergency, but you're just having dinner," Skyler commented as he led Grace

a seat. We'll talk

the meal. Skyler headed to the sofa across

seemed surprised. "Xenia, what are

bit

feed Leanne as if that was the most critical thing in the world. The business was unresolved, and Joy hadn't left yet. She had been too busy warning Leanne about the impending confrontation to eat and watched with envy as Curtis prepared the crab meat

some for me, too? Why make distinctions at a

mind preoccupied, Leanne's appetite was small, and she soon

thoughtfully at Grace, recalling their limited interactions over the years, trying to detect any signs

ever wronged

that Joy and you don't like me, but I've always

Joy rolled her eyes.

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