Chapter 174

Mrs. Lambert nodded in agreement. Turning to the waiter, she su, “That’ll be all for now! And another guest will be joining us shortly, you can go ahead and bring the dishes out.”

The waiter nodded and left.

Once they were alone, Mrs. Lambert leaned in for some gossip. “On my way here, I overheard Mr. Lambert on the phone. Timothy’s been causing a stir over your friend, spending his engagement night at the club. with a bunch of reality TV stars, Gabriel is livid!”

She sighed softly, “Men are all the same, aren’t they? All over you one moment, and then, a couple of months later, they barely remember your name. Better to rely on the money in your hand than a man.”

Megan felt a pang in her heart.

She thought of Lucia’s lost hearing, of her sitting through the night in agony, all for a mere 50 million.

Mrs. Lambert saw the look on her face and changed the subject.

The waiter returned with a platter of dishes, lightening the mood. Mrs. Lambert and Megan chatted about

this and that.

Then, from outside, a voice called, “Mr. Lowry, right this way, to private room 2201.”

Mr. Lowry…

momentarily

slightly to enter, unbuttoning

His every

move was a pleasure

a few extra moments to appreciate him. “Not a problem at all! I was just chatting

next to Megan, turning to look

champagne silk blouse and

uncomfortably flicked her hair and then found a slice of salmon added to her plate. Sullivan watched her intently, his

Megan was speechless.

she was basking in spring sunshine. “Ah, to be young and

was all charm. “You flatter us, Mrs. Lambert.”

a good family and had a knack for making everyone feel at ease. Mrs. Lambert left the dinner quite satisfied. Though she

was leaving, she said to Megan, “Don’t be mad I

Megan smiled faintly.

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downs between her and Sullivan weren’t

returned and casually unbuttoned his shirt a bit more, adding a touch

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