Just then, Sally's phone rang, distracting her from that emotion.

It was a call from Robert.

Although Robert had yet to be reinstated into his position, given his experience and impending reinstatement to his original post, several people were already trying to get into his good books.

In a few days, Andy Jennings' mother, Margaret, would be celebrating her seventieth birthday. He planned to help his mother throw a celebration party and invite friends over.

Robert called Sally because he had been invited by Andy.

After the phone call, Sally explained to Cooper, “Mr. Jennings is in charge of the department overseeing the country's administrative justice. He's powerful, highly regarded, and someone Mr. Gaudette is trying to win over. If Mr. Jennings supports Mr. Gaudette, Mr. Gaudette's position would be quite secured, and he need not worry about the votes.”

However, it was also precisely because Andy had yet to show support, and thus, the Gaudettes had no ally in the Ministry of Justice. Otherwise, the punishment for Robert and Gerald would not have been merely jail time.

Cooper narrowed his eyes. “Say, do you think Mr. Jennings is inviting his friends for dinner to celebrate his mother's birthday, or does he have other motives?”

“Hmm, I don't remember him holding any celebrations when his mother turned fifty and sixty. But to hold one suddenly this year?” Sally tilted her head to look at Cooper with a grim expression.


It seemed like Andy was aware of the Gaudettes' tactics.

Hence, Sally had a feeling that Andy was unlikely to reject the Gaudettes' request for an alliance this time for his safety's sake.

The birthday celebration was held at a private dining restaurant in Jadeborough three days later.

Andy's mother was a native of Jadeborough. Therefore, he specifically picked this restaurant, which specialized in Jadeborough cuisine, and its location was discreet enough to hold his mother's birthday celebration.

The restaurant's exterior looked ordinary, but the interior consisted of small private rooms and a banquet hall that could accommodate more than fifty persons.

Several guests had gathered in the banquet hall when Cooper and Sally arrived.

The majority of them were from the military or political circles.

Sally was dressed casually as usual, with a black turtleneck sweater and woolen coat. The pairing made her look tall and slender.

Despite not applying any lipstick, Sally looked stunning nonetheless.

With a black coat of the same design as Sally's, it appeared like Cooper was wearing matching outfits with her.

It was an open secret that Robert was on good terms with Gerald. Rumor had it that Sally had a big part to play in getting Robert acquitted of his charges.

Given her identity as a former commander's daughter, people did not find it strange to see Sally there.

However, her act of bringing a male partner raised eyebrows among the guests.

Sally had never been bothered by other people's opinions. After saying hello to Robert, she brought Cooper to greet Margaret.

Beatrix, whose family worked closely with the Gaudette family, also attended the celebration.
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