Everett didn't give Dorothy a heads-up before he dashed off to the meeting.

He pulled up in front of the agreed-upon diner, lifting his gaze to the signboard.

Gotta admit, it looked pretty cozy and romantic.

Clearly, someone had put thought into choosing this spot.

Everett swung open the car door and stepped out, unbuttoning the top button of his shirt and leaving his tie behind in the car.

His dark suit hugged his broad shoulders and narrow waist, complemented by that handsome face of his.

Just the short walk from his car to the diner had already turned a few heads.

Upon entering, Everett immediately spotted Byte 7 sitting in a corner.

Still in his hoodie and jeans, as loose and careless as ever, but instead of his usual black, white, or gray, today it was a Klein blue that made his already pale skin look almost translucent. The epitome of teenage disillusionment.

Hearing footsteps, Byte 7 finally dragged his gaze away from his phone screen.

Seeing Everett, his brows knitted together. "Why is it you?"

out the chair opposite him and sat

my wife too? You really think I'm out of the picture, huh?" There was no anger in his

atmosphere felt like a stern, reliable older brother schooling his reckless younger

not even back together. What,

don't stand a

sure, why pretend to be Dorothy on WhatsApp? Scared she'll

chuckled, the corners of his lips curving

still don't care

"I've moved it."

Well, let's see where you've moved

his phone, fingers seemingly

couldn't

by Everett, he'd

"Everett, don't push it!"

eyeing my treasure; I've got to keep an eye

my server again, and it's war!" Byte 7 slammed the table,

a mere glance from Everett froze

your sights on

server alone

showed his phone to Byte 7. "S was just replying to a

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