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..."

design is too trendy for me. I'm getting older, and it doesn't suit me. But you're youthful and vibrant, so this bag is perfect for

handbag had been sent to her by Lily after their last meal. The brand

hadn't expected that Lily would so casually give away a bag worth tens of thousands of dollars. She had been

you," Lily said, looking at her meaningfully. "But the man you want isn't as

Ms. Reyes, what are

understand," Lily continued. "Daniel may appear calm and intelligent, but from what I know, he's never been calm when it comes to Maisie. If you mess with

are

I was just using a metaphor," Lily said with a smile. "You wouldn't possibly mess

a hand through her hair,

farewell. "Let's

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