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?"

"I'm taking an extended lunch break today-there's a long meeting later that I need to brace myself for. How about you? Have

choosing my words carefully. "I take it you know

always talked about wanting to pursue the

right,” I confirmed, the words coming out more evenly than I'd expected. "If you're not too busy, I'd love to sit down and chat," Fiona said, her tone light but

a moment before nodding. "I

your drinks when they're ready,"

a bright smile. Then she turned to me and gestured toward the seating

doesn't matter," I

her seat with an excited smile. She

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

said, her tone genuinely reassuring. "Alexander can be a bit reckless about things sometimes, but you seem to have a good

her words. "What do you mean by 'reckless

te that he's as public as he is. If anyone were to dig too far into his background or Diana gets gossiping.." Fiona trailed off abruptly, her expression shifting as

they find?" I asked, leaning forward and keeping my

too quickly, the word automatic. Just normal youthful

Chapter 0264

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