Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 198

Jessica sat in the back of a cab, texting Ines.

[On my way. I'll be there in about ten minutes.]

[Okay, I'm waiting for you at the hotel entrance.]

Meanwhile, Sheila, knowing Mr. Smith was something of a wine connoisseur- with a special appreciation for rare vintages—had arranged for the delivery of two bottles of top-tier wine, aged nearly forty years.

Just then, her phone rang. It was the courier from the vineyard.

Sheila decided she'd meet the courier herself and told him to wait outside The Silverthread Eatery.

As she stepped out to the restaurant's entrance, she was surprised to spot Ines there.

Ines was glancing around, clearly waiting for someone.

Suddenly, Sheila recalled what Mr. Smith had said earlier he had two very important friends coming. She'd never met one of them, but apparently both were crucial to him.

never been to Riverside City before, so there was only

Sheila's expression darkened.

forward, feigning surprise as she

turned and, upon seeing Sheila, smiled pleasantly. "You're here

smile. "Timothy and Director Smith have been friends for ages. Timothy picked Mr. Smith up from the airport this time, and he invited a few friends to join them

I see. I'm here to meet Mr. Smith

Sheila Howard?" the courier approached, carrying a leather case designed

me. Thank you," Sheila replied, taking the

Ines. "I just came down to pick up some wine. Since you're here for Mr. Smith as well, shall we head up

said, glancing at her phone. "I'm waiting for

guess. Still, she smiled and nodded. "Alright, I'll take the

Silverthread Eatery and dialed Henry's

immediately, recognizing her

did you move out? I wanted you to stay so we could have a sleepover, and you could

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