Lorie hung up and turned back toward the table, her face calm. Anne was already eating, casually cutting into her steak.
"He is on the way," Lorie said, sitting down. "He apologizes for the delay."
Anne nodded without looking up, seemingly focused on her food.
Lorie's eyes flicked to the wine glass in front of Anne. "To new beginnings," she said, lifting her glass with a smile.
Anne raised hers, too. "To new beginnings," she echoed, taking a sip, her gaze locked on Lorie the whole time.
Lorie took a long drink, unaware of the switch. A triumphant glint flashed in her eyes as she set the glass down. 'It's just a matter of time when everything will change,' she thought.
As the last bites of food were cleared from their plates, Anne leaned back on her chair, her fingers pressing against her forehead. Her expression was pinched as if she wasn't feeling well.
Lorie smirked as she noticed Anne in discomfort. But she masked her excitement with concern. "Are you alright?"
