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.”
don’t really want to go anywhere. Why don’t you head to work instead?” She felt that
watched her, noticing the hint of gloom in her demeanor. “Let’s eat up, and then I’ll take you
asked
“You’ll see.”
afternoon, Lucian drove swiftly to the
car window, taking in the salty sea breeze. “What are we doing at the beach?” she inquired.
followed suit, wrapping a scarf around her face and donning sunglasses to blend in with the crowd. As the coastal wind played with her light pink scarf, she adjusted it and boarded the boat
they were
to the island brought a wave of nostalgia. She remembered her last visit, getting
to reach the central hotel, a towering establishment owned by the
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,
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