Chapter 178 Rita Feeling Guilty

Maia didn’t go to the restroom but quietly went downstairs. Upon reaching the lower floor, she headed directly to the front desk. Looking at several hotel staff working diligently, she instructed, “Bring two glasses of peach rose wine upstairs.”

“Yes.” The staff nodded, immediately beginning the preparation.

Observing the staff uncorking the bottles, she noticed that the peach rose wine was produced by the Burgess Winery. Seeing her family winery’s wine, she couldn’t help but smile.

She didn’t expect Errol to expand the winery business so much, with their wines making their way into various high–end restaurants.

Then she looked towards a few robust staff members standing on the side. She approached them and whispered, “Did Cedric ask you to protect me?”

As soon as she spoke, they simultaneously called her “Miss Maia.” She made a quick “shh” gesture, then attentively gazed upstairs, worried about catching Rita’s attention.

“Miss Maia, please rest assured. Everyone here is our own, and Cedric has arranged

everything. Mrs. Rita’s every move is being monitored. Once she comes downstairs, the bar will notify us.”

Hearing the lead bodyguard’s words, she realized Cedric’s meticulous planning, but she never expected him to be so considerate.

“In that case, help me with one thing.”

“Please tell us.”

and quietly gave instructions to the bodyguards. It

Rita sitting by the floor–to- ceiling window, enjoying the river view

smiled at Rita with lowered

two glasses of

didn’t order this,” Rita said, looking at the red liquid

the

Rita could speak, Maia sipped

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peach rose wine the most. She would have a small glass every night before bed…” Maia sighed again. “I don’t

became

day, why

Rita’s to

hint of reproach. Maia took a few more sips of the wine and then picked up another glass to

of her. Mom, take a sip. The taste is really good. No wonder Zera loved it.” Maia deliberately mentioned

away!” Rita was furious and

daughter–in–law but she was sure Rita

like that of a mother and daughter. She’s like your biological daughter. Now that she has left without a trace, and the

sip for Zera. Maybe if you taste it, she’ll

words were deeply unsettling. In an instant, the red liquid in the wine glass looked

tried to stay calm, but her face showed her fear.

have a

won’t drink it! Maia, can’t you understand

Maia’s hand away,

let go of the glass. It fell to the ground, shattering into

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