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Minutes later.

Ping.

Theresa received a message.

She was almost asleep, too groggy to bother checking.

But the name on the screen jolted her awake. [Thomas.]

She woke up in an instant.

Theresa quickly opened the message.

A faint smile played on her lips.

So, Thomas did have a bit of a conscience after all.

Did he know she’d been craving French food and was inviting her for a late–night snack?

But she was on a diet and hadn’t decided whether to indulge him or not!

Ten minutes later.

Theresa was made up, descending gracefully down the stairs.

She had rehearsed her lines in her head.

She’d make it clear to Thomas that it wasn’t the food she was after. She was merely giving him face because of his

earnest effort.

With a haughty air, Theresa reached the lobby.

And then her expression subtly changed.

The lobby was not the intimate setting she’d imagined.

Instead, it was buzzing with nearly the entire crew present.

Spotted

With a casual glance, Theresa even spotted Mr. Witt, in pajamas, shoveling food into his mouth.

“Rose.” a gentle voice called out.

Theresa’s face shifted slightly.

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a beaming smile, Monica said, “Rose, I know there may have been some misunderstandings between us. But since Thomas is a good friend

Thomas was speechless.

Theresa’s face darkened.

at Monica standing next

stare, tensed

Monica feels very sorry about the misunderstanding last time. She went out of her way to have the chef prepare these dishes for you. You’ve been saying

flickered slightly.

of a pushover in front of Rose? Almost like he was trying to curry favor.

this her illusion?

to herself, her voice still soft. “Yes, Rose. Why don’t you

eyebrow, suddenly smiling. “Sure. With Ms. Lynn being so sincere, I’d love to give it

I try it?

not just to treat them to a meal, surely?”

a hunch there was more

mind, she was even more determined to stick

so, Theresa happily began to

the entire process, she didn’t even spare a glance

unknown to him, felt

by his side, he couldn’t say much and just followed Monica

crew, flitting around like a

feast, everyone was very friendly towards Monica.

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help but give Monica a curious look.

Henri was her Idol? Yet she treated Henri

happily for a

the whole crew here? If someone’s missing, I can

be missing,” someone said.

voice added. “Mr. Nicholas isn’t here either.”

many crew members.

comments emerged simultaneously, and for a moment, it was unclear who had spoken.

put down her fork, her brows knitting together

sensed a hint of conspiracy

“And who is Mr. Nicholas? Why are they both missing?”

much

comments made everyone feel there was something off.

glanced at Monica and

Monica who had insisted not to

like this and not save any for them. The Lynn family and the Landor family are old family friends. If Ben found out I was here and didn’t let Susan have a taste of some hometown dishes, he’d definitely be cross with me.”

an eyebrow. “I wonder if they acknowledge that

done some unpleasant things to Susan before. As her friend, it’s right for you

frowned, her

like the type to apologize.

to apologize, why hadn’t she done it sooner? Why wait several

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