So, the supermarket manager welcomed the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law into an office. The office was empty except for some furnishings. It had originally been the manager's office, but with business being poor, he had dismissed the employees he hired one by one until only two remained. That was why he had taken on the role of cashier himself.
After inviting the two women to sit down and pouring them each a cup of hot water, he apologized for the poor conditions and lack of proper refreshments. As he sat down with a smile, he frequently glanced at the four bodyguards standing behind Julia Bluen. The young lady from the wealthy Horne Family is certainly different, always having protection wherever she goes, he thought.
After exchanging pleasantries, both parties got down to business.
