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.

her dilemma, albeit unsure himself. “Subtle

shade too. Now, should I wear

aloud.

I’ll take you rock climbing and

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

more minutes. I’ll change into sportswear,”

rest

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

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

atop the head, providing shelter from the warm sun. On the feet, a pair of small white

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

door and stepping out, Ava briskly walked into his embrace. Her hands found rest at his waist, and she

was not meant to be seen, they looked away. The driver of the Bugatti immediately turned the car around and

unbridled surprise adorned Ava’s face, and she inquired, “How did you

promise to come see you? Frank replied.

She tiptoed and planted a kiss on Frank’s lips, not once

her head, and the freshly applied lipstick immediately transferred to his lips. A sweet fragrance

the kiss concluded, her breathing slightly heavier.

Frank replied lovingly. Ava had become adept at deciphering this automatic response – “Mm” meant “yes.

discussing and determining a plan, the two established their itinerary: they would start with rock climbing, followed by archery.

stopped Hackett from delivering special meals for his pregnant wife. Her prolonged detachment from the organization made reintegration necessary. To allow Rose

everyone.

next day, and Frank would cover the expenses. She could indulge herself. Holding her phone, she occupied Sherri’s office, awaiting

post. The photo depicted Ava rock climbing, gripping the

evidently captured

Sapphire City, which explained why he had gone without her. As she thought about

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

her lips and

her head and questioned, “Sherri, I have not even been in a relationship. How can I have a broken

prolonged sigh. Tell me, why is

role as an actress and dramatically replied, “Cranky Franky had ruthlessly abandoned me. Spare me this

this, Sherri was at a loss

fancy characters’ play. It is rather absurd.” Sherri commented as she could not bear

she said, “It’s just that Cranky Franky had promised to take me to Sapphire City tomorrow,

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

spoke, clearly fond of

Frank hai journeyed to Sapphire City in

couple had been apart for

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