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.

asking him for a ride

was probably already coming over to offer her

smiled, clutching the bear, and stepped off the curb to

Shawn's eyes met hers, he

the Bentley roared past Lizetta, leaving her in a cloud

in disbelief. She turned to watch the Bentley disappear down the road, and after a moment, she couldn't help but

then, a car horn blared behind

she was blocking the road, Lizetta stepped back onto the sidewalk, still holding the teddy

past. Instead,

glanced up from her phone,

imposing figure strode around the front of the car with long, confident strides, stopping right in front

man had already loosened

and his black shirt

at the top.

his sharp

Lizetta asked, a bit startled, her

unnecessary question. He reached out and effortlessly took the

free,

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