After hanging up, Celeste went back to work.

After a full mental workout, she was already feeling much better.

At that moment, Matthias called. “Wanna hang out?”

Half an hour later, Celeste arrived at the bar.

Matthias came out to meet her and asked, “Want a drink?”

Celeste hesitated for a second before saying, “Yeah, a little.”

Matthias leaned in to take a closer look at her. “Not in a good mood?”

“I’m much better now.”

Matthias didn’t press further and ordered her a low alcohol cocktail.

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Celeste held the glass, taking small sips while listening to Matthias chat with his friends. Neither of them noticed that someone upstairs at the bar counter was watching them.

Xavier commented, “So, it’s her and Matthias.”

The man next to him followed his gaze. Seeing Celeste, he paused.

noticed and smirked. “Is she

friend didn’t answer but asked, “You know

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Xavier replied. “She’s the woman I told you about the other day–the one Jorge was into at

her cool and pure aura stood out against the

she exuded an air of quiet elegance, as

to Celeste. “Wanna

dance, but she was interested

dance floor, she followed Matthias‘ lead, moving along with the music. After about a minute, she gradually got used to it,

A flush crept

with every glance, she

conquer–me vibe

His friend didn’t respond.

dancing but pulled out her phone to check. The moment she

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glanced at her phone, and instantly felt a chill down his spine. “How

quickly left the

and saw Xavier and the

familiar with Xavier and quickly looked away, stepping outside with

moment she answered, her tone was instantly

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