Ava smiled. “Of course.” After all, this was related to her granddaughter’s future.
While savoring a piping hot breakfast, Shirley contemplated that meeting her grandmother’s friend would likely be a laid-back affair. After all, she just needed to enjoy herself.
Around 11.00AM, Shirley drove Ava out. She didn’t notice that a black SUV had been parked for two hours on the nearby street. Inside the car, Tony, who had been playing mobile games, was more than happy to wait.
“Oh, here they come.” When Tony saw her car, he immediately put down his phone and stepped on the gas to catch up to them.
Following Ava’s instructions, Shirley drove toward a somewhat vintage street. It seemed to be a preferred spot for affluent ladies to have afternoon tea. The area was also dotted with various restaurants, globally recognized ones included.
Finally, Shirley parked in front of a high-end Mediterranean restaurant before she helped Ava out of the car. Not long after they entered, a figure dressed in fusion attire also walked in. To avoid being recognized by Shirley, Tony deliberately wore a mask and sunglasses.
The restaurant’s private rooms were not completely enclosed but separated by wooden screens, giving a stylish and open feeling. From the outside, one could catch a glimpse of what was going on inside the private rooms.
Shirley, accompanying Ava, entered a private room and saw an elegantly dressed old lady already seated there.
“Long time no see, my old friend! You still look so young!” “Shirley, this is Old Madam Dawson.” “Hello, Old Madam Dawson,” Shirley greeted the woman politely.
“Oh my, what a beauty! I’ve seen your photos from when you were young. I expected you’d grow up to be quite stunning,” Lyra commented, thoroughly pleased, as she appraised Shirley from head to toe.
Shirley was happy to receive compliments. However, she couldn’t help noticing how Lyra seemed particularly interested in her and was thoroughly inspecting her.
“What about your boy?” Ava asked.
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