Chapter 581
Lucian let out a low chuckle as he stepped out.
Allison wasn’t exactly eager to dine out. Lately, she felt like she was the eye of a media hurricane, afraid that a simple meal in public could turn into an episode of unwanted attention and gossip. To her surprise, Lucian had booked the entire restaurant for her.
They were on the 33rd floor. It was open-air, and they could enjoy a panoramic view of Northfield’s cityscape.
“Dear guests, your meal is served. Please, enjoy,” the waiter said with a practiced smile.
“Lucian,” Allison began, “you said today is all about me.”
“Mhm.”
head to work instead?” She felt that no matter where she went, she would stir up quite
her demeanor. “Let’s eat up, and then I’ll
asked curiously.
“You’ll see.”
Lucian drove swiftly to the East Bay Marina in an hour.
in the salty sea
blend in with the crowd.
realize they were headed to Pearl
to the island brought a wave of nostalgia. She remembered her last visit, getting lost in its dense forests.
just over twenty minutes to reach the central
has developed here over the year. Last time, it was all just beginning. Now, every project is near completion. You must be tired. Let’s rest for a bit, have some afternoon tea, and then I’ll
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