"...No way," Jonah said. "From what we heard earlier, Sophie likely relapsed on our new drug. Once you try it, you're hooked for good, especially if it's a relapse."

"You're right." Odie picked up the newspaper again. "Sophie's just bluffing. She's too proud to admit she can't kick the habit and too ashamed to ask for help. So, she's taking the easy way out by coming back on her own."

"Good point, boss."

"Let her stew for a bit. If she asks to see me, tell her I'm busy."

"Got it."

Jonah left the room.

By 8 p.m., the kitchen had prepared dinner and delivered it to Sophie's room.

Sophie watched the spread of dishes on the cart and nodded in approval.

gras, filet mignon, creamy corn

here's your

of veggies burgers. Oh, and I don't like carrots, but

to prepare such a lavish dinner for her?" "Huh?" The maid was taken

"Leave."

"Sure."

had already started on her steak complimenting between bites, "The

you're a prisoner. Remember your

Minton home that I was a distinguished

here willingly.

about a partnership if

to

served me before was quite good. Did she come along?" Sophie mentioned this casually. Jonah replied

alone at night, and you've locked all the doors and windows. It shouldn't be a problem to have a maid stay with me, right?" Jonah took a deep breath and said, "We

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