Frowning slightly, he slowly took out his phone. After reading the contents of the WeChat message, his forehead gradually relaxed. The icy look on his face seemed to have warmed up as well.

Under the scrutiny of everyone else, he replied to the WeChat message with an ‘Okay’.

Everyone exchanged looks of disbelief. Ever since Stanley entered the company, he had set a rule that the usage of cellphones was forbidden during meetings. This rule applied to him as well. Whenever his phone rang, he would either hang up immediately or ignore it.

So, what happened to him today?

On the other side, Xyla was thrilled when she got his reply so she simply sent him a voice message, “Shall we meet at Grandview Western Restaurant tonight at seven?” Her voice was gentle and melodious as always.

Stanley quietly put the phone to his ear and listened intently, then replied with another ‘Okay’.

Xyla sent another voice message, “I’ll send you a WeChat message once I’ve reserved a room.”

nonchalantly putting the phone back into the inner pocket

at the crowd, he said only what was

meeting continued. Only, everyone could not help but feel curious

***

the evening, Xyla punctually arrived at Grandview Western

her shoulders, making her face look daintier. Dressed in a white turtleneck sweater and long white chiffon skirt, she appeared even more gentle and dignified. It was

the room. The faint smell of rose could refresh one’s mind. Xyla took a deep breath of the fragrance-filled air before sitting

in a black shirt, black long double-breasted vintage trench coat, black long pants, and black

felt like he was perhaps a long-lost prince

was held up by traffic,” said Stanley calmly,

more endearing than the rose on the

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