I packed up briefly, found the car keys, and waited on the
staircase for Ann. Thanks to her efficiency, she quickly brought
the documents to me.
She handed the file bag to me, still not giving up. “Ms. Carson, it’s
really not smart to sign the divorce papers now. You…”
“That’s enough,” I interrupted her, got into the elevator, and
looked into her eyes. “Just focus on your work. I know what to
She wanted to say something, but the elevator doors were already closed.
I started my car after coming to the parking lot and drove straight to where Lanny and I had agreed to meet.
Crescent Restaurant was an elegant place that people from the
upper class would frequent despite its obscure location. The food here was exquisite and expensive.
Since I had booked a table before coming, I went straight to it after arriving at Crescent Restaurant. However, I was amazed to
see that Lanny had arrived early.
He was dressed neatly and casually, sitting gracefully by the
window. He tapped his slender fingers on the table languidly.
“Sorry for being late,” I said as I sat down opposite him and
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called for the waiter to take my order.
He was originally staring blankly out the window. At the sight.
of me, he raised his eyebrows and smiled charmingly, “How
could I be late on a date with a pretty lady?”
It was quite rare to see him smile. I pushed the menu to him.
“Has anyone ever said that you look really gentle and attractive
when you smile?”
He raised an eyebrow at my words and gestured for me to order first. His eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at me. “You’re the
first one.”
I smiled without ceremony. After looking through the menu, I ordered a few dishes that I thought he would like.
After handing the menu back to the waiter, I took a sip of water. He quietly smiled at me.
Puzzled at his attitude, I put down the glass and asked, “Is there
something on my face?”
His lips curved. It was clear that he was in a good mood. “It’s my
first time dining with my best friend’s woman. It feels…”
He paused, his smile even brighter. “It feels great.”
People of the same kind got together. Naturally, the people
around a cold and indifferent person like Trystan would not be
as easy to manipulate.
I did not suspect his words too much, nor did I brood over the
meaning of them. Looking at him, I came straight to the point. “If
I need your help, will you give me a hand, Dr. Dennis?”
He raised an eyebrow and leaned back into his seat. “What can I
do for you?”
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“Get me some medicine for women having a miscarriage.”
He frowned upon hearing this. “Is that all?”
I nodded. “Yes. I’ve heard you are a genius at traditional medicine. Can you do me this favor?”
