Lizetta clutched her purse and took a few steps towards the exit, but then something clicked in her mind. She spun around and headed back into the restaurant's main hall.

Five minutes later, she emerged onto the street, hugging a gigantic teddy bear.

What a mess.

She had arrived in Yolanda's car, but now Yolanda had vanished along with her purse and car keys.

Lizetta needed a ride, so she pulled out her phone to open a ride-hailing app.

It was rush hour, and more than thirty people were ahead of her in line.

Just as she contemplated calling the family driver, a Bentley rolled up slowly.

Behind the wheel was none other than Shawn.

Lizetta's eyes lit up. She and Shawn were acquainted.

Even though today's matchmaking between Shawn and Yolanda hadn't panned out, Lizetta still thought highly of him. Maybe she could set them up again next time.

so asking him for

was the epitome of a gentleman. He was probably already coming over to offer her

the bear, and stepped off the curb

met hers, he looked as if he'd

eye, the Bentley roared past Lizetta, leaving her in a cloud of exhaust

disappear down the road, and after a moment, she couldn't help but laugh at the

car horn blared

the road, Lizetta stepped back onto the sidewalk, still holding the

didn't drive past. Instead, she heard the slam of a car

up from her phone,

car

man had already loosened

his black

at the top.

his sharp features,

you leave?" Lizetta asked, a bit startled, her face pale and her eyes wide with surprise and

out and effortlessly took the cumbersome teddy bear from her

her arms free, Lizetta could breathe

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