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he manager of Jacob's chosen restaurant had been waiting at the door. As soon as Jacob arrived, the anager greeted him with a bow.

Mr. Murray, everything is ready as you requested. Please, come this way."

acob gave a slight, indifferent nod. His expression softened as he turned to Yvette and Nancy. "Yvie, I how you both like spicy food, so I've ordered a few Southwichian dishes for us to try-"

ut before he could finish speaking, Nancy interrupted him. "But Jacob, I thought you couldn't handle >icy food?"

acob raised an eyebrow as he looked at her. "How did you know that?"

is dietary habits were only known to those close to him. So, how did she know about it?

amn, she gave herself away. Nancy's face flushed with embarrassment. She ducked her head, avoiding

s gaze.

s she felt her panic rising, Yvette's calm voice cut through the tension.

told her."

%

she

skeptical, but he didn't press the issue. He

pursed slightly. "Jacob, you guys

'vie, what is-"

of nowhere and threw an arm 'ound Jacob's shoulder. "Hey, Jacob! What a

too

along for dinner. Fancy running into

Jo, thanks."

to rest. By the time they finished talking, Yvette was

ahead and wait

right there," Jacob

a sly grin spread across his face. "Hey, Jacob, see you finally gave the brooch to the pretty lady.

a liking to the brooch back then and had asked

the rooch? Even if Jacob did win the bid, it would just

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