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.

to Riverside City before, so there was

Sheila's expression darkened.

she forced herself to move forward, feigning surprise as she

Sheila, smiled pleasantly. "You're here for

airport this time, and he invited a

I see. I'm here to

courier approached, carrying a

Thank you," Sheila replied, taking the

came down to pick up some wine. Since you're

glancing at her

smiled and nodded. "Alright, I'll take the wine up and

walked into The Silverthread Eatery and dialed Henry's

answered immediately, recognizing

moved out. Why did you move out? I wanted you to stay

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