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

answer but asked, “You know

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I told you about the other day–the one Jorge was into

studied Celeste. Though this bar wasn’t exactly chaotic, her cool and pure aura stood out against the flashing lights and heavy

air of quiet elegance, as if she

to

dance, but

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

was starting to hit, leaving her slightly tipsy. A flush crept onto her cheeks, making

glance, she unknowingly carried a subtle

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

His friend didn’t respond.

pulled out her phone to check. The

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

and Matthias quickly left

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

with Xavier and quickly looked away,

tone was instantly meek.

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