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 you head to work instead?” She felt that no
her demeanor. “Let’s eat up, and then I’ll take you somewhere special.”
asked
“You’ll see.”
drove swiftly to the East Bay Marina in
the car window, taking in the salty sea breeze. “What are we doing at the beach?” she inquired.
and Allison followed suit, wrapping a scarf around her face and donning sunglasses to blend in with the
did Allison realize they were headed to Pearl Island.
the island brought a wave of nostalgia. She remembered her last visit, getting lost in its dense
ferry took just over twenty minutes to reach the central hotel, a towering establishment owned by the prestigious Lindberg
project is near completion. You must be tired. Let’s rest for a bit, have some afternoon tea, and then I’ll take you to a place.”
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