When Eileen Scott approached, everyone deliberately kept their distance, unwilling to be in the same shot with her.
Previously, Melody Monroe wasn't sure if Eileen Scott was in on today's scheme, but her reaction made it obvious she was.
'In that case,' Melody thought, 'Eileen Scott isn't so innocent after all.'
"Waiter, get me a cocktail."
The waiter came over—it was the same one from before. He picked up the cocktail and handed it to Eileen Scott. No one noticed the tiny object that fell from his fingertip into the glass.
Eileen Scott took the drink and smiled at Melody Monroe, raising her glass in a toast.
Melody Monroe raised her glass and lightly clinked it against Eileen Scott's.
"Melody Monroe, after this drink, let's consider all our grudges settled."
Melody Monroe simply smiled without responding.
"Be sure to finish it all. That's the only way to show you're sincere," Eileen Scott added.
Melody Monroe raised her glass and downed it in one go.
