24. "A Chance To Encounter"

As much as possible, Victoria doesn't want to attend the family outing just to meet with the mysterious Gray Thompson.

'I don't want to meet Martin, Zoe, or Margaux,' she said to herself with a sigh.

So, if there's another way for her to see Gray Thompson, she would do it before the outing.

["Go to Two Thumbs Up Beer Bar. I heard Gray Thompson usually visits that place."] Information was sent by Hunter.

Thanks to Hunter, Victoria got some information about Gray. So, she attempted to enter the bar in just a shirt and pants. However, the bouncer stopped her at the door.

"You can't go in, Miss," he said.

Confused, Victoria asked, "Why not?"

"Dress code," he replied, gesturing to the other girls entering.

Victoria glanced at the other girls and was taken aback. They were all dressed provocatively, unlike her usual style.

Realizing she needed to blend in to get inside, Victoria reluctantly went to a mall and bought a dress similar to what the other girls were wearing. She made sure to conc