Chapter 0264

A small, irrational part of me wanted to turn around and walk out, but that would

be ridiculous. Instead, I stepped up to the counter and focused on placing my order: the usual drinks for James and me. I'd hoped Fiona wouldn't

notice me.

No such luck.

"Ella!" she called out, her voice bright with excitement.

I turned, forcing a smile. "Hello, Fiona."

"We have to stop meeting like this," she joked.

"It seems we have very similar tastes," I replied lightly. "How have you been?"

long meeting later that I need to brace myself for. How about you? Have things been

choosing my words carefully. "I take it you

course. Alexander's always talked about wanting to pursue the

the words coming out more evenly than I'd expected. "If you're not too busy, I'd love to sit down and

hesitated for a moment before

drinks when

a bright smile. Then she turned to me and

matter,"

window, and Fiona settled into her seat with an excited smile. She leaned her elbows on the table,

are you feeling?" "A bit nervous," I admitted, trying to sound composed. "But I'm sure it's nothing I can't handle. Alexander and L have been navigating the spotlight together since the beginning of our relationship. This will be more intense, of course, but

tone genuinely reassuring. "Alexander can be a bit reckless about things sometimes, but you seem to have a good head on your shoulders. I'm

the edge in her words. "What do you mean

of his past... indiscretions. It's always surprised te that he's as public as he is. If anyone were to dig too far into his background or

they find?" I asked, leaning forward and keeping

answered too quickly, the word automatic. Just normal youthful

Chapter 0264

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