When she heard the gate close, Yvonne turned around to take a look. Elvin approached her and asked curiously, "Mommy, who is she? You don't seem to like her very much."

Yvonne smiled and explained, "She's a salesperson. She's been bugging me for the past few days about some investment project. I was just annoyed by her."

"And she came to your house?" Lloyd chimed in, "Ms. Yvonne, don't worry. When I see her next time, I won't let her in!"

"Okay," Yvonne responded, then helped Lloyd with the coal.

She couldn't let an unwanted guest spoil her weekend barbecue.

…

After Linda left Miller Villa, she texted Stephen to ask him out for dinner.

That night, Linda reserved a table at a Fragornian restaurant. Stephen arrived right on time. He sat down and asked her, "Did something happen at work that you need my help with?"

Linda was unamused. "Do I really seem that useless to you?"

"You just returned to the country. The financial circle is complex. It's only normal that you'll come acros