Chapter 711

Just when I thought he was about to take something as a token of his response, he surprised me by saying, "Well, it does look pretty cool, quite unique." Then, he pulled his hand back. I was stunned for a few seconds, then let out a laugh.

He still wouldn't admit he was Ernest.

I understood he had his reasons for keeping his identity a secret; not revealing who he truly was served as a form of protection. But why couldn't he be honest with me? Did he not trust me, or was he being cautious around me?

It didn't matter, as long as I knew who he was.

"If you're free today, come with me to meet someone. It's the person I told you about who's playing Ernest," I had promised Susie a meeting, to put her mind at ease. He agreed without hesitation, "Sure."

After that, he gestured toward my breakfast, "You should eat."

He had put effort into making breakfast, and it was exactly to my liking, so of course, I wouldn't waste it.

Especially since I hadn't eaten much last night, just had some drinks, so I was quite hungry.

While I was eating, Phipps stepped out to the balcony. I glanced over and guessed he must be smoking.

calm facade, I knew he

heart ache, so after I finished eating, I tidied up the table. But just as I was about to take the dishes into

up, go get ready," Phipps said as

mingled with his own. It was a familiar scent that also made my heart flutter, thinking of him smoking, and how

of my heart, and I hugged him, burying my face

letting me hold

murmured, "You smell good... your scent is

After a moment, he finally spoke, "Your

he was talking

in front of his tall figure, which made me just the right height to notice the marks

en

couldn't help but swallow, surprised, "She wasn't

very sure

and what she had told me, I

be

me see her? I know meeting Deborah in Sapphire Lounge will

helps

was silent for a few seconds, "You seem particularly interested in the affairs of Sapphire

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