Missing Mrs. Lowry: The Billionaire’s Wakeup Call

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…

was momentarily stunned.

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 a nightmare.

His every

every move was a pleasure to

Mrs. Lambert, at her age, couldn’t help but take a few extra moments to appreciate

took a seat next to Megan, turning to look at her.

silk blouse and a matching

uncomfortably flicked her hair and then found a slice of salmon added

Megan was speechless.

basking in spring sunshine. “Ah, to

“You

left the dinner quite satisfied. Though she had her own motives for

“Don’t be mad I kept it from you; it was Sullivan’s request!”

Megan smiled faintly.

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and Sullivan weren’t for others

unbuttoned his shirt a bit more, adding a touch of casual