Chapter 1996

Isabel’s itinerary for the day was filled out.

After shooting a scene before noon, she rushed to the studio for an appearance on a variety show.

It was midnight by the time she got home.

Her stomach was growling.

Just as the car was about to pull into her apartment complex, she called after the driver, "Stop."

The driver stopped the car.

Carla stifled a yawn and asked, "Isabel, what's wrong?"

"I'm going to get something to eat, do you want anything?" Isabel asked.

Carla suddenly appeared conflicted for a moment, she stammered after a brief silence, "Okay, I’ll go with you."

Carla had been working for Isabel for several years now.

Isabel was very perceptive of even her mildest gestures.

Sensing that Carla was exhausted, she dismissed her for the day.

"You know what, you better get some rest, I’ll go myself." Carla grew concerned.

"I should go with you, it’s so late already."

"There are police patrols in the area, I'll be fine.Don’t worry."

got out of the car before Carla could change her mind.She threw on a hat and walked down the street to a barbecue place that was still rather lively even

was cool and relaxing, therefore everyone chose to sit outside to enjoy the night breeze.The inside of the shop was

headed over to the

she called after the owner of the

a smile.He spoke in the tone one would use to address an old

beers."

sit inside tonight so

"Perfect."

owner assigned her to and chose a seat next to the

windows on all sides of

sit next to the window facing the alley that

was very quiet and

wait, the owner brought her a giant platter filled with barbecued

grilled vegetables, seafood, and greasy meat

beer were on the side too.She took off the mask and dug in merrily.She gobbled the food like a hungry wolf and when the spiciness finally got to her, she cracked open

refreshing relief to her

"Phew!"

picked up the skewers

was enjoying her meal, she suddenly spotted a

outside

were separated by a mere panel of

jumped out of her seat and nearly had a heart

recognized Roland standing outside, dressed in a formal suit, staring straight at

briefcase in his hand, he

of relief, then cast another look

his problem? She

her irritation as he stared at her

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