Chapter 379

It was 11 o’clock in the morning.

The sun cast its brilliant light upon Sapphire City, scorching everything in its path, mirroring the fiery heat that consumed.

Frank’s heart.

His car was parked at the entrance of the estate. Instead of entering, he dialed Ava’s number. He rested his head against the car seat, gazing skyward at the expanse adorned with a sun ablaze in fiery red.

Swiftly. Ava’s cheerful voice answered the call “Frank,” she said, “Are you awake?”

Her voice infused him with an unexplainable joy. Frank’s lips curved slightly as he responded, “Where are you going today?”

Ava’s tone held a touch of despair. With Alex on vacation and unable to visit Athana, time was constrained, and her words were tinged with resignation. “Reading at home and painting. There’s nowhere to go, she replied dejectedly.

In reality, her disappointment stemmed from not having a companion. She believed engaging with someone of vastly different perspectives would lead to mundane conversations. Coordinating activities with them would also be draining; she opted not to squander her time

Misaligned viewpoints gave rise to a lack of common ground – that’s what it boiled down to. They would never be on the same page.

Naturally, Frank discerned traces of disillusionment and languor in her words. “Come on out, he urged.

“Huh? What?” Ava, on the other end, queried in confusion.

Frank chuckled and said, “I am outside your residence. Get the driver to send you out. Let’s hang out for a while today”

The young girl seemed perplexed. Silence lingered on the line momentarily, and then Ava regained her bearings with a surprised tone. Her voice increased, and she asked, “Frank, are you outside? In Sapphire City? When did you arrive?”

Ava asked questions, but Frank did not find it bothersome. Her words tickled his heart, leaving it as light as a feather. He urged. “Step out, and I’ll explain.”

“Of course, I’m on my way. Stay on the line. I’ll put you on speaker. I’m dressed, and I will have to do my makeup. Wait for me. Ava responded, her words flowing without intent to end the call.

Frank did not disconnect either, and he agreed, saying, “Sure.”

Ava hurried to the bathroom, beginning her makeup routine. Gazing at her reflection, she realized her chosen attire was ideal for a date. Yet, facing a drawer overflowing with lipsticks, she wavered. She murmured to herself, “Which color should I opt for? Peach pink, cherry pink, subtle orange, apricot, or carrot?”

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The abundance of lipstick choices ignited the struggle to decide.

Sometimes, an excess of options was not necessarily beneficial as it complicated the decision-making process.

albeit unsure himself. “Subtle orange,’ he

shade too. Now, should I wear sandals or sneakers?

aloud.

climbing and archery,

cool and exciting activities were typical to Ava’s liking; they should captivate her. Her

minutes. I’ll change into

your time,” he replied, unperturbed. The rest of his

minutes later, the estate’s gate swung open. A Bugatti emerged,

a sleeveless black and white striped top, white high-waisted shorts, and a beige decorative belt cinching her waist. Her cascading curly hair framed her face, and on her wrist gleamed the bracelet he had gifted her, its sparkle dancing with

the warm sun. On the feet, a pair of small white shoes radiated

could not help but sigh inwardly. It appeared fitting for Hackett to classify him as a

out, Ava briskly walked into his embrace. Her hands found rest at his waist, and she looked up at him with

bodyguards averted their gazes once more, adhering to an unspoken rule – if it was not meant to be seen, they

adorned Ava’s face, and she inquired, “How did you arrive?”

come see

was taken by surprise, Ava respondeil cheerily. She tiptoed and planted a kiss on Frank’s lips, not once but twice.

to his lips. A sweet fragrance lingered between

as the kiss concluded, her breathing slightly heavier. She asked. ‘Did you miss me?”

at deciphering this automatic response – “Mm” meant

start with rock climbing, followed by archery. They intended

Her prolonged detachment from the organization made reintegration necessary.

everyone.

cover the expenses. She could indulge herself. Holding her phone, she occupied Sherri’s office, awaiting the arrival of the

she came across Ava’s post. The photo depicted Ava rock climbing, gripping the

evidently captured

trip to Sapphire City, which explained why he had gone without

the food, Natalie sifted through medical records. She glanced up, her

seated next to them, puckered her lips and said, “You are

and questioned, “Sherri, I have not even been in a relationship. How can I have a broken heart? I don’t even know where my

a prolonged sigh. Tell me, why is this beauty heartbroken? Natalie asked poetically.

dramatically replied, “Cranky Franky had ruthlessly abandoned me. Spare me this discussion

this, Sherri was at a

using the modern language? Cut out those fancy characters’ play. It is rather absurd.” Sherri commented

a sad voice, she said, “It’s just that Cranky Franky had promised to take me to Sapphire City tomorrow, yet he sneaked away without me

for yourself in Ava’s post. However, Cranky Franky felt remorse for his actions, so he got a ticket for me

proudly as she spoke, clearly fond

their essence. Frank hai journeyed to Sapphire City in

couple had been apart for nearly a

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