Chapter 145

• This morning, Chloe prepared to leave for the café. She wanted to arrive earlier than usual. It didn't bother her when she stepped out of the house, and Darren wasn't there to pick her up like yesterday. After all, she was used to being alone with Budi.
• "Are we leaving now, ma'am?" Brad asked with a puzzled look. He had just finished washing Chloe's sedan. It was still partially wet since Chloe usually left thirty minutes later. He needed to be informed about Chloe wanting to go earlier.
• "Yes," Chloe smiled faintly. "Just speed up the car wash." She knew Brad would be pretty surprised by her decision. But what could she do? She had some tasks to take care of at the café. Yesterday, Peni mentioned a discrepancy in inventory and cash. She also wanted to create a new recipe.