Chapter 289

Megan and her companions accepted the alcohol. Jimmy asked the server to thank Miles on their behalf. "Your collaborator's amazing," commented Selena as she appraised the wine. Jimmy chuckled. In reality, he had no idea why this was happening. In the end, he joked, "Perhaps he was taken by my charming personality." Megan eyed the wine and said nothing. The others popped it open. Joy was palpable in the room. … In the bedroom illuminated by nothing but the moon at Lunar Estate, Howard's phone suddenly began buzzing. He looked up slowly. After a moment of hesitation, he picked up the call. "What is it?" He sounded exhausted. "Mr. Larson, I've got bad news…" It was Lily, Alyssa's caretaker. She was clearly anxious. Howard's Aston Martin sped through the night. His lips were pursed as he drove straight to Alyssa's house before heading up hurriedly. Lily opened the door for him, leading the way as she explained, "She's gone in for almost half an hour and won't open the do