Lily pondered it. She had heard that Leroy had been taken in for questioning recently. Given the size of their industry and Leroy's prominent status, any minor changes in his life would become common knowledge in their circle. Furthermore, she had also heard... that Leroy was being framed.

Lily observed the person in front of her. This was Leroy's star pupil, but now it seemed that Leroy had raised a tiger.

"Why, Ms. Winslade." Lily swirled her coffee. "Don't be so reserved. Don't you want to share this news with me?"

"It's not that..." Amanda chuckled awkwardly. "It's just that there's not much to say."

Lily didn't press further, her gaze lingering on the handbag beside Amanda.

"Is this bag to your taste?"

"Of course, it's perfect!" Amanda replied excitedly. "It's a gift from you, Ms. Reyes, so how can it not be perfect? I use it every day. Only generous people like you can afford these brands. I've been thinking about your kindness and I wanted to reciprocate today, but you..."

for me. I'm getting older, and it doesn't

on cloud nine after being praised. This handbag had been sent to her by Lily after their last meal. The brand and style were uncommon, and carrying this

thousands of dollars. She had been carrying it non-stop

meaningfully. "But the

Ms. Reyes, what are

and intelligent, but from what I know, he's never been calm when it comes to Maisie. If you mess with someone dear to him, he might lose his temper and take

are you

just using a metaphor," Lily said with a smile. "You wouldn't possibly mess with someone dear to him,

hand through her hair, then lifted her coffee

and bid her farewell.

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