That afternoon, Yvonne and Stephen left Neil's mansion.

Claude and Leonard stood by the balcony, watching as their car left.

Claude said, "Jane told me that Yvonne didn't bring up anything about a deal when she bade Neil goodbye. Do you think that Yvonne has already given up?"

"Do you think that's possible?" Leonard retorted curtly.

"But … if she didn't bring it up once more before she left, when is she going to have the chance to talk to Neil again?"

"Do you think it'll be useful for her