Mira was pretending to enjoy dinner, but her attention was focused on the show unfolding before her. The angry look on Astrid's face was music to her ears.

She didn't even have to lift a finger, yet Astrid was already reacting exactly as Mira had hoped. "This is the definition of work smart, not hard," she said to herself, a satisfied smile spreading across her face.

Mira stood by the window, watching Astrid drive away with a mixture of anger and frustration on her face. A satisfied smile spread across Mira's face.

"Are you waiting for someone?" Britney asked, approaching Mira.

Mira stopped smiling and feigned concern, her expression turning...