Charlie knew that Dorothy was implicitly reminding Claire not to go out if possible. As for Charlie, he wouldn’t go out unless necessary in order to avoid meeting the Ackers.
Despite that, how could Claire understand Dorothy’s subtle hint? She said almost immediately, “Don’t worry, Miss Chan. We won’t go anywhere.”
Dorothy smiled and checked the time. Finally, she said, “Other VIP guests are arriving soon. They’ll be in the room next door. They’ll arrive in ten minutes, and I’ll be attending