"...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.

cherry foie gras, filet mignon, creamy corn

Costello, here's your

Oh, and I don't like carrots, but anything else is fine." "Of course, Mrs. Costello. We'll get that ready right

to prepare such a lavish dinner for her?" "Huh?" The maid was taken aback. "Wasn't it Mr. Odie who

"Leave."

"Sure."

bites,

Costello, you're a

I recall Odie telling Ms. Sandy when he brought me into the Minton home that I was a distinguished

willingly.

about a partnership if you'd

to see the

that the maid, Polly, who served me before was quite good. Did she come along?"

you've locked all the doors and windows. It shouldn't be a problem to have a maid stay with me, right?"

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