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.

Smith had never been to Riverside City before, so there was only one

Sheila's expression darkened.

herself to move forward, feigning surprise as

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

Smith up from the airport this time, and he invited a few friends to join them for dinner. I know Mr. Smith as well,

see. I'm here to meet Mr. Smith

are you Miss Sheila Howard?" the courier approached,

that's me. Thank you," Sheila replied, taking the case

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

Ines said, glancing at her

guess. Still, she smiled and nodded.

Silverthread

answered immediately, recognizing her caller

to stay so we could have a sleepover, and you could tell me a

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