Chapter 184

Renee surveyed the vast round table, remembering the last time she'd sat here—facing off against Annie and her mother in a heated confrontation. At the head of the table, Michael sat in his crisp suit with a slightly stern expression. Out of respect, Renee greeted him with a polite, "Good afternoon, sir."

He waved his hand dismissively. "Sit down and eat."

Renee eyed the table laden with seafood, swallowing hard. But with Michael present, she carefully selected the beef in front of her, opting not to indulge in the seafood. She reminded herself that she wasn't just representing herself; she was here for Susanne too. Knowing Susanne's position in the Grey household, she had to be mindful of her actions.

Just then, Susanne piled a serving of seafood onto her plate—sashimi, scallops, and a generous bowl of lobster bisque. Susanne whispered casually, "Eat up now. Later, I'll get you some black truffle risotto, crab cakes, and grilled prawns."

Renee nodded gratefully, mouthing a silent