Chapter 169

The waiter stood at the door. "Hello, miss, do you have a reservation?" Judy gestured and it confused the waiter, so she scanned the restaurant in an attempt to spot Clark. "Miss, over here!" A voice came from a window-side table. Claire waved to Judy from afar. She was dressed in a beige dress with her long hair cascading down. Her smile was as refreshing as a summer's breeze. Judy's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively tightened her grip on her handbag. The booth by the window overlooked the bustling city center. "Why are you here?" Judy asked. "Clark went to make a phone call. He's over there." Claire gestured toward the terrace outside. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, a tall figure stood facing away from the restaurant engrossed in a conversation on the phone. Judy felt conflicted. "Miss, what would you like to eat? We just ordered a few dishes. Take a look." The menu was pushed across the table. Judy glanced at it briefly before Claire chimed in, "How about