Chapter 21

"Hello, am I speaking with Mrs Emma Adriel?" a beautiful sweet feminine voice came through.

"Yes, this is Emma."

"Thank goodness. I thought I got the wrong number since it wasn't reachable since yesterday."

"Who is this, please?"

"My bad! This is Harper. Harper Smith from the other day."

"Oh, I am equally sorry for not telling that it was you so early. It's nice to hear from you again."

"Yeah, how are you doing and how's Adriel?"

"I am fine and he is fine. I think that is not the only reason you called, right? Is there a problem?"

"Not at all! So I will just get to the point. I want you to come over to my place for a light dinner or maybe late lunch."

Emma was silent, hesitant to accept.

"Why does she want me to come over to her place for dinner? Is she trying to use my secret against me and to order me around?"

Emma thought, feeling so uneasy about it.

Harper spoke up, noticing her silence.

"I don't mean any harm, Emma. I just want you to come over for a friendly dinner. I already to