"...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

here's your

hoping for smoked fish, salad, and a couple of veggies burgers. Oh, and I don't like carrots, but anything else is fine." "Of course, Mrs. Costello. We'll get that ready right

maid quickly left, and Jonah, who had seen everything from the doorway, scowled and stopped her. "Who told you to prepare such a lavish dinner for her?" "Huh?" The maid was taken

"Leave."

"Sure."

complimenting between bites, "The Minton family's chef is quite good. Came

you're a

telling Ms. Sandy when he brought me into the Minton home that I was

willingly. We

about a partnership if you'd

you want to see

I was just thinking that the maid, Polly, who served me before was quite good. Did she come along?" Sophie mentioned this

alone at night, and you've locked all the doors and windows. It shouldn't be a problem to

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