Goodbye, Mr. Regret novel 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.

Mr. Smith had never been to Riverside City before, so there was only one logical conclusion: his two important friends were Ines and Jessica.

Sheila's expression darkened.

Still, she forced herself to move forward, feigning surprise as she greeted, "Ines?"

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

Sheila returned the 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 for dinner. I know Mr. Smith as well, so he asked me to come along."

"Oh, I see. I'm here to meet Mr. Smith too."