Chapter 581

Lucian let out a low chuckle as he stepped out.

Allison wasn’t exactly eager to dine out. Lately, she felt like she was the eye of a media hurricane, afraid that a simple meal in public could turn into an episode of unwanted attention and gossip. To her surprise, Lucian had booked the entire restaurant for her.

They were on the 33rd floor. It was open-air, and they could enjoy a panoramic view of Northfield’s cityscape.

“Dear guests, your meal is served. Please, enjoy,” the waiter said with a practiced smile.

“Lucian,” Allison began, “you said today is all about me.”

“Mhm.”

“But I don’t really want to go anywhere. Why don’t you head to work instead?” She felt that no matter where she went, she would stir up quite the commotion.

hint of gloom in her demeanor. “Let’s eat up, and then I’ll take you somewhere

she asked curiously.

“You’ll see.”

swiftly to the East Bay

taking in the salty sea breeze. “What are we doing at the beach?” she inquired.

got out of the car, and Allison followed suit, wrapping a scarf around her face and donning sunglasses to blend in with the crowd. As the coastal wind played

they

brought a wave of nostalgia. She remembered

to reach the central hotel, a towering establishment

hand, Lucian said, “A lot has developed here over the year. Last time, it was all just beginning. Now, every project is near completion. You must be tired. Let’s rest for a bit, have some afternoon

a quaint afternoon tea at the hotel, and Lucian had arranged everything in advance. The staff, impeccably professional, treated Allison without a hint of gossip or

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