Chapter 21
Stepping out from the restroom, Seraphina dove right back into her pile of documents.
Seeing her like this, Sandra finally relaxed and got up to leave.
“Hey!” Seraphina suddenly called after her, “I need to invite someone to dinner at the ‘Enchanted Petals Club‘, can you use your membership to reserve a spot for me?”
Sandra blinked, “Balch?”
Seraphina shook her head, “No, it’s the infamous rogue reporter, Terrell‘
Unconvinced, Sandra frowned, “What a piece of work this guy sounds like.”
Upon hearing this, Seraphina chuckled lightly. “He’s not some random person. He’s the only journalist who ever conducted an interview with Mrs. Lawson, or Janetta, to be exact. Shortly after that interview was published, Mrs. Lawson was tragically killed. Terrell pursued the case relentlessly after her murder, being the only reporter who deeply investigated the matter. However, after concluding this investigation, he transformed from an idealistic journalist to a rogue reporter. Now, do you think this person is worthy of being treated to a meal?”
for
Terrell was already there, smoking and looking like he had just rolled
Seraphina?” Terrell asked.
with a smile,
you before.” Terrell leaned back in his seat, eyeing her with a grin, “You were with that Una last time… Are
shook her head, “No, I’m a reporter,
reporter? It’s such a waste for a beauty like
own, right?” Seraphina responded, pouring him a
noticeably defensive. “Why did
my idol over a meal!” Seraphina answered with a playful smile.
smoke, “Don’t joke with me using that word. Just spit
said, “I really just wanted to take you out for a
was still
uncomfortable at any point,
this, Terrell snorted.
humble apprentice seeking guidance. They discussed some of his previously published articles in a nonchalant manner, without delving into anything
sensitive.
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