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Shirley pulled out her phone, ready to call Effie, but just then, her coworker

brushed past her and headed straight in Effie's direction.

A jolt of panic ran through Shirley. She hurried after her colleague, only to see her

stop in front of a gift shop, eyes wide with excitement. "Oh wow, I can't believe I almost forgot today's the launch day for the new collection! Good thing I remembered to line up."

Relief flooded Shirley, but her attention was quickly caught by the display of mystery boxes from the new series.

Her excitement bubbled over. "Oh wow, the new collection!"

At that moment, Effie answered her phone. Hearing Shirley's enthusiasm, she assumed Shirley had called just to tell her about the new release.

"Yeah, I already know," Effie replied.

But before Effie could say more, Shirley's voice came through the phone again: "Hold on a sec-your thing with your husband nearly got spotted. We're both right by the gift shop."

Shirley hadn't named names, but Effie understood instantly.

face as she glanced back. Sure enough, she caught sight of Shirley

pulled her hand from

puzzled frown creasing his brow. "What's

go. We almost got caught by my

help but laugh, shaking his head. "You know, we could

I don't want everyone thinking I only got my position here

gave her a resigned, affectionate smile.

them hurried out of the mall and

unexpectedly among residential buildings. As soon as they stepped inside, soft piano music floated through the air, and the

aback. "If you hadn't

French restaurant hiding in

looked so ordinary-who would've thought there was this little winter oasis

here!

A tall man

with chestnut hair,

strode out from the kitchen. Even with a