Actually, Collen was being nice. If he had known, he wouldnt have offered so eagerly!
Sabrina, annoyed by Collens invitation, silently cursed, Damn it! She was upset because Rita ended up sitting next to her.
Tyrone was feeling down since Horace sat next to him.
Sabrina exchanged a sympathetic look with Tyrone.
However, Horace seemed oblivious. He leaned toward Tyrone and asked, Mr. Blakely, are you here in Philade on business?
Tyrone shook his head. No, its a personal visit.
How long are you staying?
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Im heading back tomorrow.
Ive heard about the Blakely Group
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Tyrone fell silent.
As Horace brought up business, Rita joined the conversation, praising Tyrone as young and promising.
Colleen occasionally interjected, ordering several dishes and two bottles of wine.
Meanwhile, Sabrina was mostly talking with Bella. They laughed over some humorous incidents Bella had experienced since her return.
At the surface, everyone at the table seemed to be enjoying a lively and friendly conversation.
Outside the restaurant, a car was parked beneath a sycamore tree. Its deep shadow concealed the cars interior.
Kira, sitting in the drivers seat, gazed through the restaurant window at them. For a moment, her expression turned fierce. She clenched her fists so tightly that her fingernails pierced her palms, causing them to bleed.
Inside the restaurant, Horace sat beside Tyrone while Rita positioned herself next to Sabrina.
Kira was pained by the scene of harmony. How could her son, Tyrone, happily drink with Horace and Rita? How could Tyrone betray her like this? Rita had taken the seat that should have been hers!
Kira was already fuming at Tyrones lack of support for her doings. How could Tyrone calmly drink and talk with the damned Rita, who had ruined her family? Why hadnt Tyrone confronted Horace? Why had he let Rita sit across from him?
Kira felt a deep sense of betrayal. Again, she wrongly blamed everything on Sabrina. She assumed with Sabrinas influence, Tyrone might even start to see, Rita, her enemy, as a mother figure.
Kira was overwhelmed with emotion and fury. She pulled out her phone and dialed a number.
Horaces phone started to ring. He set down his glass and pulled out his phone. Seeing the number, he hung up.
Why dont you answer that? Rita asked.
Its just a prank call, Horace replied nonchalantly.