Shirley Thorne was, indeed, watching a show.
She was dying to know what other tricks Meredith Rowan had up her sleeve and how she planned to get closer to her.
Meredith Rowan might really have Vampire parents, but it was highly unlikely she was as foolish as the old Shirley Thorne, who had been completely devoted to her brother.
'If she were truly that stupid, how could she have a PUA wrapped around her little finger?'
'No way!'
That's why Shirley Thorne didn't believe Meredith Rowan's damsel-in-distress act for a second. But she wanted to see the show. Afterward, she could recount it to the tycoon and analyze this suspected final boss with him.
At the thought, her mood inexplicably brightened, and a warm feeling spread through her chest.
Meredith Rowan noticed her expression and thought, 'Maybe I was just overthinking things. The girl looks quite happy, like she's actually listening to me seriously.'
'But what should I say?'
