“What is this?”
Daniel opened it.
“Mrs. Doyle, the woman in the red
dress has withdrawn her payment authorization for the outstanding restaurant balance. She requested that I give you this note.”
Mom frowned.
“The woman in the red dress?”
Then she understood.
“Olivia?”
“Yes, ma’am.”
Mom looked confused.
“What do you mean she canceled the payment? Olivia wasn’t paying for this. Camille arranged everything.”
Daniel looked toward my sister.
According to Hannah, Camille’s expression changed immediately.
Her smile disappeared.
Daniel continued politely.
“Olivia Doyle arranged the original reservation, selected the menu, and paid the initial deposit. The restaurant had her card on file for the remaining balance. That authorization has now been withdrawn.”
He turned the statement toward Mom.
“The outstanding amount is fourteen thousand three hundred eighty dollars.”
Dad stopped eating.
Mom stared at the figure.
Then she picked up the folded card.
She opened it.
