"This morning, someone vandalized our main entrance with red paint. It's directed toward Madam Grant."
"Yeah, I saw it. It's so scary. I wonder who Madam Grant has offended?"
"Could it be Queenie? She might be feeling hostile for being kicked out of the company."
"It’s quite possible, but she should already be grateful that Madam chose not to pursue this matter. Why would she take revenge?"
I slowed down. Was Theo right? Could Queenie have come to take revenge on me after unwillingly leaving Grant Corporation?
My head hurt a little, but I did not think about it much longer.
At this time, I received a text message on my phone. It was from Tyler, saying that we should have dinner together. It was not just with him as Susan would be joining.
I agreed to him because of Susan.
After getting off work, I called Theo and explained the situation to him before going to the restaurant I had agreed on with Tyler.
Upon entering the restaurant, I quickly spotted them.
"You're here, Wandy? Come and sit down." Tyler waved at me.
I had not seen Susan in a long time, and she looked a lot thinner. It seemed like she had put on light makeup for this dinner. It must have been very hard for her to take care of the child by herself all this while.
I felt more and more distressed for her. " Long time no see, Susan."
"Yeah, it's truly been a while, Wanda. You're looking better and better."
I could see the envy in Susan's eyes.
Was she envious of my relationship with Theo?
"Why hasn’t the food been served yet?" I asked.
"It's coming soon enough. There's still someone who hasn’t arrived," Tyler said as his eyes drifted to the door. It was as if he was looking for someone's figure.
There was someone else coming?
I frowned and was a little puzzled. It could not be...
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