Chapter 117

Chapter 117 No Smoke, No Hostility

Everyone tumed to look at the newcorner, who immediately blushed. "S-Sorry, I'm here to see a Lawson.

Initially satisfied with the man's appearance, Lisashed, "Are you a stutterer?"

The man quickly replied, "N-No, I'm just a bit nervous. My apologies"

Bella felt a strange sense of familiarity with him, as though she had seen him somewhere before. As she tried to recall where, the man recognized her first. "Ms. Jones? What are you doing here?". She was puzzled. "You know me?"

Now speaking more confidently, the man said, "A little while ago, I went on a business trip with Mr. Miller to a small town, and we stayed at the same place. You might not have noticed me. I'm the architectural designer responsible for the blueprints." Bella's memory clicked, "Oh, I think I remember. There were many people then, so I didn't pay much attention."

Since they knew each other, she naturally became involved in Lia and her blind date's first meeting, though she was reluctant. However, the man, Oscar Gilbert, was so enthusiastic that she couldn't refuse.

was tall and slim. He wore a white shirt, black trousers, and thin-rimmed glasses.

that he worked with Dominic and had gone on business trips with him At 28 years old, he was also at an appropriate

Bella discreetly tested Lia,

good match

with a knowing smile. Her gaze lingered on Oscar, clearly

quid-be was eloquent and confident when discussing work still, as soon as the conversation turned to relationships, he blushed, got nervous, and stuttered. It was

ways, and on the drive home, Bella stayed on a voice call with Lis, chatting about Oscar, Lia was over the moon, thrilled with the idea of manage

liked meat was that he was a "blank slate regarding romantic experience; she wasn't into guys

walked into the living room and saw Dominic

one of her earbuds and

at her "Yeah. Where were

tension

him about Oscar for me. Since Oscar works for him, he must

him. "I had dinner with Lia. th... do you

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