"...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

here's

couple of veggies burgers. Oh, and I don't like carrots, but anything else is fine." "Of course, Mrs. Costello.

doorway, scowled and stopped her. "Who told you to prepare such a lavish

"Leave."

"Sure."

back, Sophie had already started on her steak complimenting between bites, "The Minton family's chef is

you're a

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

here willingly.

a partnership if you'd

you want to see

who served me before was quite good. Did she come along?" Sophie mentioned this casually. Jonah replied indifferently, "She's here. If you wish, I can assign

the doors and windows. It shouldn't be a problem to have a

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