CHAPTER 20: DINNER

"Oh, Edmund, could you come over? I have something important to tell you," Laura pouted, her face scrunched in displeasure. Whatever Edmund said seemed to cheer her up because a big smile spread across her face when she hung up the phone. "Edmund is coming soon," Laura announced, but her smile vanished when she looked at Victoria. "You should leave now. Edmund doesn't want to see you." Victoria rolled her eyes. "I don't want to see either of you," she retorted before turning to the waiter. "Has my identity been verified? Can I dine here now?" The waiter, unable to reach Harry, had pieced together enough from their conversation to understand that Victoria's presence was significant. They decided there was no need for further verification. "Your identity has been verified, Miss. Please follow us to the second floor. We've prepared a dining area for you," the waiter said courteously. Eager to eat, Victoria followed the waiter without another glance at Laura. She had no time to waste