Lily pondered it. She had heard that Leroy had been taken in for questioning recently. Given the size of their

industry and Leroy's prominent status, any minor changes in his life would become common knowledge in their

circle. Furthermore, she had also heard... that Leroy was being framed.

Lily observed the person in front of her. This was Leroy's star pupil, but now it seemed that Leroy had raised a tiger.

"Why, Ms. Winslade." Lily swirled her coffee. "Don't be so reserved. Don't you want to share this news with me?"

"It's not that..." Amanda chuckled awkwardly. "It's just that there's not much to say."

Lily didn't press further, her gaze lingering on the handbag beside Amanda.

"Is this bag to your taste?"

"Of course, it's perfect!" Amanda replied excitedly. "It's a gift from you, Ms. Reyes, so how can it not be perfect? I

use it every day. Only generous people like you can afford these brands. I've been thinking about your kindness and

I wanted to reciprocate today, but you..."

"No need to reciprocate." Lily smiled. "This bag was a gift from someone else. The design is too trendy for me. I'm

older, and it doesn't suit me. But you're youthful

praised. This handbag had been sent to her by Lily

and style were uncommon, and carrying this bag

casually give away

it non-stop and had even placed it on her

you," Lily said, looking at her meaningfully. "But the man you want isn't as easy to get as

Ms. Reyes, what are you

may appear calm and intelligent, but from

If you

down the

Reyes, are you

nervous. I was just using a metaphor," Lily said with a smile. "You wouldn't possibly mess with

dear to him, right?"

ran a hand through her hair, then lifted her coffee

stood up and bid her farewell. "Let's

even taken a sip of

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