Chapter 152

I left the pantry room without looking back. Julie came with her design when I arrived at her office.  It had been a long time since our last meeting, and Julie seemed more haggard. Looking at her sunken cheeks, I felt sorry for her. "Julie, why haven't you left Jerry?" With a bright smile, Julie got down to work. "Well, I believe in fate, and this is my fate." "Why?" I flared up. "How can they slight you? You are beautiful and talented. "You owe them nothing. Jerry and his family are vampires!" Julie paused. With her head down, she said, "I do owe them." I didn't know what to say, so I began to work too.  When we were ready, Mrs. Anderson arrived as scheduled.  She came with a girl who looked nice but was nosy.  In my opinion, that girl must be Mrs. Anderson's assistant or maid.  I began to size up Mrs. Anderson upon her arrival.  Tall and strong! That was her case.  Mrs. Anderson looked stronger than most women with her broad shoulders and slim waist. She impressed me with power. Mea