The Years Between Signing and Seeing novel Chapter 545

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Seeing the complicated look flash across Suzie's eyes, Mia immediately realized her misstep and backpedaled with an apologetic tone.

"Suzie, I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have brought him up..."

"It's fine," Suzie said, patting Mia's hand gently. "I'm not mad at you for mentioning him. Everything you just pointed out actually has me wondering the exact same thing. Who exactly is the boss behind this place?"

Suzie stood up and took another lap around the room, her gaze sweeping over the extravagant details. "An ordinary businessman couldn't pull this off. But it shouldn't be a Baylor Group property either... I've never heard of it."

They chatted for a little while longer before Delilah returned to the suite. After some polite conversation, dish after exquisite dish began to arrive.

Suzie wasn't a drinker, and since she was driving, alcohol was out of the question anyway. Recognizing this, Delilah ordered a selection of fresh-squeezed fruit and vegetable juices.

Midway through the meal, Suzie stood up with a polite smile. "I'm going to step out to the restroom. Please, keep eating."

Mia, happily munching on the gourmet food, nodded eagerly. "Okay! Hurry back!"

Delilah stood up to walk Suzie to the door, pointed her in the direction of the restrooms, and then went back inside.

Night had fallen completely, and the estate was fully illuminated by soft, ambient lighting.

The quiet tranquility of the late afternoon had vanished. The corridors and stone paths were now bustling with impeccably dressed guests laughing and chatting. Various styles of music drifted from different private courtyards, creating a lively, exclusive atmosphere.

On her way back from the restroom, Suzie found a quiet, well-lit corner to video call her kids, checking in and leaving a few instructions for the nannies.

After hanging up, she took a few steps down the path but couldn't shake the creeping sensation that someone in the shadows was watching her.

She stopped and scanned the area, but only saw a few glamorous young couples walking past. There was no one lurking suspiciously in the corners.