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.

and smirked. “Is she your

friend didn’t answer but asked,

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day–the one Jorge was

Though this bar wasn’t exactly chaotic, her cool and pure aura stood out against

air of quiet elegance, as if she had accidentally wandered

turned to Celeste. “Wanna

didn’t know how to dance, but she

the music. After about a minute, she gradually got used to it, relaxing as

slightly tipsy. A flush crept onto her cheeks,

glistening, and with every glance, she unknowingly carried a

vibe like Ms. Locket, but she’s got that pure–yet–seductive charm. She’s

His friend didn’t respond.

vibrate. She didn’t stop dancing but pulled out her phone to check. The

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noticed her change in expression, glanced at her phone, and instantly felt a chill down his

quickly

happened to glance up and saw Xavier and the handsome young man

away, stepping outside with

answered, her tone was instantly meek.

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