174. Friendship

The friendships among upper-class women, particularly Irina, proved highly beneficial for Glenn. It didn’t take long after his meeting with Yolanda for Glenn to arrange an appointment with Stacy. With recommendations from both Yolanda and Irina, Stacy was eager to meet Glenn to discuss the vaccine business. They met at a common venue frequented by upper-class women, and Glenn arrived there with Victor.

Glenn had been waiting for over 20 minutes with no sign of Stacy. Unlike some women who enjoyed being fashionably late, Hazel and Irina were always punctual for meetings. His phone rang, displaying Stacy’s name.

“Yes, ma’am?” Glenn answered politely.

“Glenn, I’m so sorry, but I’m still caught up at a charity event,” Stacy chuckled softly. “Oh dear, I even said ‘caught up.’ Is it okay if you wait another hour? Or should we reschedule?”

Glenn glanced at Victor, signaling that Stacy would be another hour late. Victor’s initial reaction was surprise, but he quickly nodded, agreeing that wai