“In that case…” Frieda was puzzled. “When are we going to use these photos?” Aubree’s eyes narrowed. “I’m still waiting for the right opportunity. In fact, I called you here today to discuss this matter.”
The right opportunity. Frieda knitted her brows when she realized the meaning behind Aubree’s words. She was of the opinion that the photos were not enough to prove anything. She wanted to create a scenario where Roxanne had nothing to defend herself with.
However, the plan was easier said than done. If only they were on good terms with either Roxanne or Jack, the chances of success would be higher.
Unfortunately, there was bad blood between both of them and Roxanne, and neither was familiar with Jack. Under such circumstances, Frieda, too, drew at blank. “Have you managed to come up with any ideas?” Aubree began to grow impatient.
Her relationship with Estella had improved due to Frieda’s suggestion. She figured that the latter might be able to give her some useful ideas.
Unfortunately, all she got was silence after waiting for a long time.
Frieda looked troubled. “Given our relationship with them, it would be difficult not to leave any tracks. If you insist on carrying on, we’ll have no choice but to create an accident.”
Especially one that involves Roxanne. Once Jack shows his concern for her, it will be enough for us to make a big fuss out of it.
Aubree rejected the idea outright. “It wasn’t easy to change Lucian’s impression of me. He would definitely cancel our engagement if he were to find out I was behind it.”
“I failed to take that into account,” Frieda admitted with a grim look on her face. “Do we have no choice but to wait for them to develop feelings for each other with the passage of time?” Aubree wondered aloud.
Frieda’s eyes lit up. “Not necessarily!” Aubree gave her a baffled look. “We can’t create an accident to hurt them, but we can increase the time they spend together.
Sooner or later, it won’t come as a surprise if they end up as a couple, will it?” Frieda said.
In other words, the plan is to discreetly matchmake them. Even if Lucian finds out, it will be easy to explain it away, making this a low-risk scheme.
Nodding thoughtfully, Aubree reassured Frieda, “I would have felt so lost if it wasn’t for you. Frieda, don’t you worry. After all that you have done for me, I’ll definitely make it worth your while once I become Mrs. Farwell.”
Frieda forced a smile. “That’s the least I can do for my best friend!” Now that she had a plan, Aubree’s mind began to wander as both of them continued to shop.
When the sky began to darken, Frieda checked the time and reminded Aubree, “Aren’t you supposed to pick Essie up from school? You’re going to be late if you don’t leave now.”
She had assumed the latter had lost track of time.
However, Aubree surprised her by replying matter-of-factly, “What’s the hurry? Even if I’m late, the teacher will wait with her. It’s not like she’ll be lost.”
Her response confused Frieda again. We’re obviously not far from Essie’s kindergarten, so what is Aubree up to now?
Aubree didn’t bother to explain herself. It wasn’t until they shopped for a while longer that she finally decided to drive nonchalantly to the kindergarten.
