Chapter 5

Seraphina chose the most luxurious private club in Sunburst City, Enchanted Petals Club, to treat Balch to a

meal.

Seraphina wore a tight dark green skirt and a pair of beautiful black heels, looking like an elf in flowers.

As a waiter led her down the club restaurant’s hallway, Seraphina’s phone started buzzing.

The hallway was a winding path with a glass floor, surrounded by lush vegetation and unusually quiet. Rarely could she see anyone. Underneath was a deep blue lake, with the moon hanging in the sky and casting a reflection on the water, creating an incredibly romantic scene.

A clear voice came through from the other end of the phone. It was Balch.

Sorry,he said, some urgent work came up at the office, I’m afraid I can’t make it tonight.”

Is that soSeraphina slowed her pace, let out a sigh, and looked ahead.

By the lake, a tall figure was leaning against the railing, lighting up a cigarette.

Probably he was a guest coming out of a nearby box for fresh air. He had no coat, only a simple white shirt on his back, his hands raised, silver cufflinks glistening at the cuffs. As he moved his hand, the silver cufflinks on his sleeves sparkled. A flick of the lighter lit up his clean, slender hands. The flickering flame revealed his deep.

gaze.

The lake shimmered, and the spring wind carried the dampness of the night, bringing a chill with it.

Though Seraphina was not usually bothered by the cold, and for a beauty junkie like her, the spring night breeze was nothing. But at that moment, Seraphina felt a cold shiver run down her spine, as if her blood had frozen. She couldn’t help but shiver.

It took her a while to recover, then she slowly said to Balch on the other end of the phone, Well, since I was treating you tonight, if you’re not coming, then you owe me a dinner.

on the

her, “My friend can’t

leave when she bumped into someone.

ear, “I was just thinking about when I could see you again, didn’t expect it to be so soon. We must be

we bumped into each other here, why not have

at him, not saying a word.

raised an eyebrow, put his hand on Seraphina’s shoulder, and playfully twirled a strand

up, retrieved her hair, and said in a soft and ambiguous voice, “That depends

an arm around Seraphina’s waist, and led

railings. His steps faltered for a moment,

standing next to him, also

Dressed in a white shirt

Chapter 5

still cold, “Too many people inside, I

Seraphina’s face with

met his gaze

and introduced, “This is Ms. Seraphina, a new friend

nodded slightly, “Mr.

but his gaze stayed on her for

thought to himself: Seraphina is a

was known for his deep affection for his late wife. It was said that he had been single for four years since her passing. Yet, last night,

in arm.

were even rumors about his sexual orientation. But

silently cursed under his breath.

always wanted to get in good with the Reynolds family. However, Leandro

he was unwilling, if Leandro really fell for

Ike called out to him, “Shall we go inside

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