A day later, Kim, who worked closely with Noah, personally came to invite Tegan. She said that Noah had arranged a private banquet for her.

Given that Noah and Gwynn had treated her well and even helped with her mother’s situation, Tegan felt obliged to accept the invitation out of courtesy.

It was a crisp October day. Tegan followed Kim out of the villa. A black stretch Lincoln limo was parked at the entrance. Kim personally opened the rear door for her and smiled, "Please get in, Ms. Tegan.