Chapter 439

Joey had arranged to meet Debby at a café. The café was across the street from the Henderson Group's company building. It wasn't a large place, but it was very cozy, and one would be greeted by the aroma of coffee the moment one stepped through the doorway. Debby was already there, waiting for Joey at a table by the window. Joey spotted her and walked over to take a seat. The waiter approached them not too long after, asking, "What would you like to order?" "I'll have a cappuccino, please, and a slice of strawberry cake to go," said Joey, ordering herself a coffee and cake and then footing the bill while she was at it. Debby wanted to tell her that she didn't need to pay for her share, but Joey had already paid the bill. She didn't want to feel indebted to the other woman. "There's no need to make such a fuss over a cup of coffee," said Joey, watching her. "Since the illustrious Ms. Shaw especially sought me out, I believe she must have something really important to tell me." "Y