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.”
to go anywhere. Why don’t you head to work instead?” She felt that no matter where she went, she would stir
the hint of gloom in her demeanor. “Let’s eat up,
she asked
“You’ll see.”
drove swiftly to the East Bay Marina
sea breeze. “What are we doing at the beach?” she
donning sunglasses to blend in with the crowd. As the coastal
then did Allison realize they were headed
wave of nostalgia. She remembered her last visit, getting lost
just over twenty minutes to reach the central hotel, a towering
project is near completion. You must be tired. Let’s rest for a bit, have some afternoon tea,
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