Chapter 1015:

At the mention of stock prices, Aliza hesitated, then nodded. “You’re right. You always think things through.” She gave him a smile. “I’ll call your assistant instead. They can take us home, and I’ll have the doctor come directly to the house.”

“Thank you,” Kristopher said softly, though his eyes, now lowered, were cold and unreadable.

Not long after, his assistant arrived with several staff members in tow. They moved quickly and efficiently, helping Kristopher up and leading him out of the restaurant. Aliza followed closely behind, her heels clicking against the floor.

As Kristopher was guided past the screen, a movement in the corner of his vision caught his eye. Through a narrow gap in the partition, he saw her—Carrie. She was sitting with her family, laughter lighting up her face, her presence woven effortlessly into the warmth of the gathering.

A strange emptiness swept over him. For a brief moment, he imagined himself seated at that table—belonging.

gaze, Carrie paused and looked up. Her eyes scanned the restaurant instinctively. But Kristopher had already turned away, vanishing behind the cluster of assistants escorting him out. All that

followed her gaze curiously. “So

a cool glance. “Why are you

nosy. Carrie was the one

flatly, “Carrie has her own

eased, and Arion, seizing the moment, changed the subject. “By the way, Carrie—how’s your piano practice coming along? The Music Association’s first assessment is coming up soon.

Every level had to be earned

passed advanced to the next level. Those who excelled rose to

who failed lost their membership and were dismissed from

Lɑtєѕτ cнαρτєrs ιn g?l?ovєls.???

the mention of the upcoming assessment. “There are still a few small details I need to

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255