"There's nothing I can do about it," Julia said with a bitter smile. "Yvette, this is the only way I could help Terence. I really apologize for the grief I've caused you. I even dragged Samuel into this mess, but this was really all for show."

"So, nothing is going on between you and Samuel?" Yvette asked and frowned slightly.

"Of course none!" Julia shook her head. "Don't worry. I will stay true to my promise. I will help you woo Samuel."

"Julia, I..." Yvette was convinced of Julia and Samuel's innocence and she felt ashamed at herself for her outburst. She blushed for saying harsh things to Julia a while ago. She wanted to apologize so badly.

"There, there. It's alright, really." Julia gently patted Yvette's shoulder. "I don't blame you for lashing out on me. I mean, who wouldn't? It just shows that you really love Samuel."

Yvette paused for a bit and said, "When Terence left just now, it was apparent in his eyes that he was truly heartbroken. Aren't you a

e me, please let me through." Jean was still in a daze, when a waiter interrupted her.

She snapped out of her stupor and noticed that the waiter was carrying a teapot with him. 'Perfect!' she thought. "Excuse me. Is that for the gentleman inside?"

"Yes, ma'am." The waiter nodded. He looked at her curiously.

"Give it to me," Jean said to the waiter with a smile. "Go and tell the rest of the staff not to disturb us."

"Well..." The waiter hesitated.

"I'm a customer here. Do as I say. Leave us, now!" Jean said coldly. "And remember, don't disturb us."

"Yes, ma'am!" The waiter handed the teapot to Jean and scuttled away. He did not want to argue with her kind. When Jean thought that no one was watching, she secretly slipped some powder from her pouch inside the pot. Then she walked into the booth, doped teapot in hand, and closed the door.

"Julia?" Terence turned around with joy when he heard the door open. His face quickly changed at the sight of Jean.