Chapter 203

Little Shen kept glancing at the director, clearly waiting for news. Soon enough, the director’s phone buzzed a few times. He glanced at the screen, let out a faint smile, and slipped the phone back into his pocket. “Alright, we’re sticking to the original plan,” he said. With that, he tilted his head up, gave the café sign a quick, thoughtful look, then gestured for Little Shen to follow him. As the June shopping festival rolled around, the heat only got worse. Alice Sterling and Jessica Lane rode together in the nanny van to the venue. Halfway there, Jessica suddenly nudged Alice’s arm, waking her from her light nap. “Hey, if Mr. Hawthorne comes to pick you up tonight, I’m hitching a ride too. Saves me from hearing Dad complain about me being out too late.” Alice rubbed her eyes open. “Edward’s tied up tonight. Big negotiation going on—he said the deal’s almost there, can’t get away. But my driver’s still around, so I can get you home.” Jessica teased, “Wow, he’s actually letting you