Winnie maintained her composure, smiling calmly as she looked at Van, waiting for his response.

Van's expression gave nothing away as he replied evenly, "How did you know I went on a blind date?"

Wendy seized the opportunity to step in and confess with a playful tone, "It's my fault, Mr. Marlowe. Your blind date was someone I've worked with before during an event. She took a picture."

After speaking, she flashed him a discreet "OK" gesture, her face brimming with mischief ...