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 stunned.

door then opened, and who should be standing there but Sullivan? He ducked slightly to enter, unbuttoning his coat with a grace that caught even Mrs. Lambert’s eye. “Sorry, traffic was

His every

every move was a pleasure

to appreciate him. “Not a problem

took a seat next to Megan, turning

in a champagne silk blouse and a matching mermaid skirt

her hair and then found a slice of salmon added to her plate.

Megan was speechless.

in spring sunshine. “Ah, to be young and in

was all charm. “You flatter us,

for making everyone feel at ease. Mrs. Lambert left the dinner quite satisfied. Though she had her own motives for Bennett, she ultimately

was leaving, she said to Megan, “Don’t be mad I kept it from you; it was

Megan smiled faintly.

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downs between her and Sullivan weren’t for others to

bit more, adding a touch of casual sexiness

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