Chapter 282: A Chance Encounter with Mrs. Gamble

Kieran had been working hard these past few days, so when he suggested they go out for Japanese food, Callie didn't refuse. After they had eaten their fill, Kieran went to the restroom while Callie went to the front desk to pay. Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her, "Mrs. Oconnor?" Callie didn't immediately realize she was being addressed. It wasn't until a woman tapped her on the shoulder and said, "It's me," that she turned around, startled. She saw Mrs. Gamble, whom she had met at a dinner party. Mrs. Gamble, as always, looked affluent and asked with a smile, "What brings you here?" "Mrs. Gamble," Callie remembered the humiliation from that day and felt a bit uneasy. "I'm here with a colleague for lunch." Mrs. Gamble nodded, "Oh, taking it easy, I see." She looked like a well-kept housewife with no major concerns in her expression. Callie glanced back, "Mrs. Gamble, aren't you taking it easy too, having Japanese food for lunch?" Mrs. Gamble leaned in and said, "I'm here acc