Maple Garden.

Aveline stepped into the elevator when her phone pinged-it was a message from Selena inviting her to dinner that evening. She felt drained all day and didn't have the energy to go out, but she also didn't feel like cooking for herself once she got home. She quickly replied, asking where they would eat.

Selena's call came almost immediately.

"How about some barbecue? I think I've been working out too much lately. I've dropped a few pounds and need to make up for it," Selena said.

Aveline raised an eyebrow. "What kind of workouts have you been doing?"

Selena laughed and replied with a wink, "The bedroom kind."

Aveline sighed. "... Forget I asked."

She said, "Where are we eating? Send me the location."

"Got it."

After hanging up, Aveline pressed the elevator's ground floor button.

Beside her, Lucas also received a call.

first floor, he glanced over and asked, "Got

a nod, not offering further

it was necessary to tell him

her, a faintly amused smile playing

asked, "Why are you looking at

beauty... makes me

roll her eyes and silently put more distance between

let out a low chuckle but didn't

the mood to drive, headed straight for the subway station. Lucas, meanwhile, went to get his car,

remained calm, but a mix of unspoken emotions stirred quietly

of grilled meat filled the air as

"Over here!"

from a table. As she walked over, she took off Selena eyed her

Surf.

a bit pale, her eyes

nodded. "Busy

her a knowing look. "I thought you'd be too worried

remained calm. "You're

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