"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.

here, I thought you had some emergency, but you're just having dinner," Skyler commented

"Take a seat. We'll

meal. Skyler headed to the sofa across the room, pausing when

seemed surprised. "Xenia, what are you

a bit

critical thing in the world. The business was unresolved, and Joy hadn't left yet. She

he's peeling, can't he peel some for me, too? Why

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

interactions over the years, trying to

I ever wronged

your head with nonsense? I know that Joy and you don't like me, but I've always

Joy rolled her eyes.

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