Chapter 364

As Valerie set down the bowl, a drop of soup still clung to a corner of her lips. Without turning around, she stretched out a hand toward Lucius. The two seemed to share a tacit understanding. Lucius grabbed a napkin and placed it in her hand with practiced ease. After taking the napkin, Valerie dabbed the drop away unhurriedly. Then, she crumpled the used napkin into a tight little ball and, with a flick of her finger, sent it cleanly into the trash can behind her. She never once turned her head throughout. The whole sequence was so seamless and smooth that she left everyone present stunned. That was only when she spared Lumi a glance. "We're all adults here. I can judge for myself if it's a careless or intentional remark." Her eyes slid to Dale, and her smile was edged with mockery and sarcasm. "Mr. Harrington went through quite some trouble setting up this little show. It's just to put me in my place, isn't it?" Dale froze. "I'm not sure what you mean, Ms. Collins." Valerie