“She would be glad to hear you out, for sure. I am certain that she will even willingly sit down and have a conversation with you, tell you the things that she can’t tell anyone over a wine.” She peeked at the old woman’s reaction.
The hall was then filled with joy, that halted them from getting deeper into their discussion. Eunice found herself at the corner, watching everyone celebrating in harmony.
‘Everyone, we succeeded,’ she stated inwardly. She took a lungful of air and breathes out; decided that she will not tell anyone the rest of the truth, as everything is already in peace.
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The man glanced at the woman solely sitting in the corner of the hall, looking at everyone in front of her. He has never thought that she was the one who has given him Jaguar’s message without him noticing.
Detective Hudson stood up and went to her, and sat down on the vacant chair next to hers.
“You really surprised me, Miss Ventura,” he greeted.