Chapter 168

Shirley only stepped out of the car after confirming that Benjamin had arrived. The waiter led her to the private room where they were gathered. She noticed the bodyguards next to Benjamin, but didn't see him at first as he was at the end of the hallway talking with Calvin. In fact, Benjamin had just arrived himself. Someone held the door open for Shirley as she entered the lavish and distinctive room. She saw the Mendosa couple sitting at the large round table, along with Samuel and a few other familiar and unfamiliar faces. However, she couldn't spot Benjamin. As soon as Zarah spotted her, she leaped up from her seat and hurried over to Shirley with open arms. "Shirley, it's been so long!" Taking in the stunning beauty of her friend in her forties, Shirley couldn't help but smile. She wrapped Zarah in a warm embrace and muttered, "Long time no see, Zarah. You look more radiant than ever." Zarah let out a hearty laugh. "I owe it all to your beauty tips. They're far better than an