Emily was so well-disguised that neither Matt nor Valda could see her expression, so they didn’t notice her unusual behavior.

Matt continued, "Emily, do you have anything else to do later? After I finish consulting with Mr. Thomas, I’ll take you out for something to eat, and we can celebrate..."

He almost said "Celebrate your release," but realizing Valda was still present, he quickly shifted topics, "You can also contact Alexander and have him join us."

Emily was ...