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Lucy had originally planned to enjoy a nice gathering at the 88th–floor Sky Garden restaurant. But after feeling faint, she was taken to a nearby lounge to rest.

Luckily, since this was Ellison’s property, he had the VIP room cleared and arranged for a doctor to check on Lucy.

In the luxurious, minimalist VIP lounge, Lucy rested on the sofa while Joycelyn and Sandra sat beside her on another couch. Ellison and Haddy stood by the window, discussing the future development plans for the downtown area.

The doctor confirmed that Lucy was fine, just needed some time to recover.

Joycelyn began to relax as she watched Sandra pull out her phone, muttering to herself. Curious, she leaned over to ask, “Sandra, what’s going on?”

Sandra’s voice was soft, but she replied, “Just being inquisitive–Google what ‘masochist‘ means.”

Lucy, still recovering, felt her toes curl in embarrassment at the mention of the word. Her eyelids, which had just begun to flutter open, slammed shut again.

Joycelyn, equally puzzled, peered over at Sandra’s “e.

The webpage loaded, and Sandra, who liked reading aloud, began.

“Masochist,’ an online slang term referring to someone with a tendency toward self–inflicted pain, often used in the context of sexual relationships where someone enjoys being the submissive one…” Sandra’s voice dropped lower and lower as she spoke.

Both she and Joycelyn’s faces started to turn a deep shade of red.

By the time she finished reading, the two women were left in awkward silence.

the sofa, felt like her soul

exchanged a glance. Then, Joycelyn straightened up, her clear eyes darting around the room

this conversation?

and Haddy, who stood by the window, both pretending to ignore the situation. They were

realized how awkward things had

you’re a masochist? You two…?” Sandra shrugged, her wide eyes spinning as she asked, her lips curving into

left speechless.

and shot a sideways glance at Haddy. He was struggling to hold back laughter,

his normally composed face betraying a flicker of surprise, paused for a moment as if unsure how to respond.

from the couch like a spring

gasped. Lucy’s sudden movement made it seem like

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still wrong?” Joycelyn asked, her brow

and flashing Joycelyn a reassuring smile. But inside, she was drenched in sweat, and her back

you know Haddy

Lucy replied

do you two seem so familiar with each other?”

said with perfect clarity, not missing a beat. “I was

enunciated every word clearly, making sure Sandra

I see,” Sandra replied.

was fooled, Lucy let

looked thoughtful, then nodded with understanding. “Makes

a casual

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