Chapter 78 Running Into an Old Friend

Just as Molly stepped out, she nearly bumped into me carrying a tray with coffee. Guilt flashed across her face for a fleeting moment, but she quickly regained her composure. "Perfect timing, Eleanor. The client's waiting for you. I already let her know you were making coffee and would be here soon." "Got it, thanks." I smiled, but it didn't reach my eyes. There was an undeniable chill in my expression. I stepped inside and swiftly adjusted my demeanor. "Here you go. Three parts sugar. Does that work for you?" The woman sighed. "After all these years, you still don't remember how I take my coffee?" With that, she suddenly removed her oversized sunglasses, revealing a look of disappointment. "Eleanor, I can't believe this. After everything, you don't even recognize my voice?" I froze, staring at the familiar face in front of me. "You… Betty? When did you get back?" Beatrice, my best friend from high school. We had gone our separate ways after the college entrance exams. She