Chapter 1601

Chapter 1601:

When the man’s voice carried across the room while ordering, recognition finally clicked.

“Hardy?” Jayden rose, crossing to the man’s table with purposeful strides. “What brings you here?”

Hardy’s eyes flickered up at the voice, darting past Jayden to land on Elyse.

His fingers clenched briefly before relaxing as he stood, offering a practiced smile. “What an unexpected pleasure.”

“Hardy?” Elyse studied his features, memory stirring. Recognition bloomed as she recalled the mercenary who had once come to her aid.

She approached eagerly. “Are you vacationing? I thought you lived for your missions.”

Hardy’s smile warmed slightly. “I’ve earned enough to take a breather, do some traveling. Running into you two was pure chance.”

“Join us for dinner?” Elyse suggested brightly, glancing between the two men.

He’d finally managed to secure alone time with Elyse, only to have Hardy materialize. The universe seemed

could formulate a polite

explained with an apologetic gesture. “Besides, I wouldn’t dream

as

she pulled out her phone. “Let’s exchange contact information.

brow furrowed with momentary

caught a

promotional headshot graced his top chat. The same photo that had

brittle though she maintained her

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pocketed

won’t keep you,” Elyse

nodded. “Enjoy your

hand, leading them back to

tension, he asked

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