‘Read my name. You have 30 seconds…’

relieved at being cruel again.

I carefully placed the plate onto a nearby table.

Then I reached into the inner pocket of my coat.

Vanessa smirked. “What now? You brought a coupon?”

I dropped my business card directly into the middle of her greasy leftovers.

Simple white card. Black lettering. No decoration.

Her eyes flicked downward.

Then stopped.

I said softly,continue reading …