Chapter 67



I wondered, 'Ernest? Isn't he a taxi driver? How does he turn into the lighting technician I've been waiting for eagerly?'

For a moment, I felt like I was hallucinating.

"Ms. Hudson, meet Mr. Collins," Graham introduced us.

Ernest extended his hand toward me. "Nice to meet you, Ms. Hudson."

His tone and gaze were as if we were strangers.

I was still seated, and from my angle, I could see his perfect jawline and irresistibly sexy Adam's apple, which made my heart race.

Deborah nudged me with her elbow, snapping me back to reality. I stood up and shook his hand.

Our hands barely touched before he spoke, "Ms. Hudson, please continue your meal. I'll check out the site."

"No, I'll come with you," I said, standing up, but Ernest didn't move.

I haven't grabbed a bite yet.

the hint in his glance and immediately addressed Deborah, "Deborah, could you please order something for Mr. Collins?" "Sure,"

takeaway before me.

was Deborah's recommendation, which was a

spicy food

a local specialty. It looks like Mr. Collins and Ms. Hudson share the same taste," Deborah remarked

looked at Ernest and Graham. "Shall we

the energy for work," Ernest said, setting down his backpack and pulling out a half-drunk bottle of water, taking

as he drank, I couldn't help but swallow hard

the bottle, Ernest said, "Ms. Hudson, please continue your meal. We'll check out the

nudged me.

creatures, and Deborah was

admit that

have a boyfriend?"

window shopping. He'll be gone once he has the lights set up. No

me off guard. I never expected the typically demure Deborah to harbor

her, then cautioned, "Keep

during a dull month here. Don't worry. I won't cross any lines,"

told me, I

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