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After hanging up, Celeste went back to work.

After a full mental workout, she was already feeling much better.

At that moment, Matthias called. “Wanna hang out?”

Half an hour later, Celeste arrived at the bar.

Matthias came out to meet her and asked, “Want a drink?”

Celeste hesitated for a second before saying, “Yeah, a little.”

Matthias leaned in to take a closer look at her. “Not in a good mood?”

“I’m much better now.”

Matthias didn’t press further and ordered her a low alcohol cocktail.

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Celeste held the glass, taking small sips while listening to Matthias chat with his friends. Neither of them noticed that someone upstairs at the bar counter was watching them.

Xavier commented, “So, it’s her and Matthias.”

to him followed his

and smirked. “Is

but asked,

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the woman I told you about the other day–the one Jorge was into at first,

wasn’t exactly chaotic, her cool and pure aura stood out against the flashing

blending in, she exuded an air of quiet elegance, as if she had accidentally wandered into this

to

didn’t know how to dance, but she was

Matthias‘ lead, moving along with the music. After about a minute, she gradually got used to it, relaxing as she

to hit, leaving her slightly tipsy. A flush

and with every glance, she

might not have that conquer–me vibe like Ms. Locket, but she’s got that pure–yet–seductive charm. She’s practically a walking

His friend didn’t respond.

dancing but pulled out her phone to check. The moment she saw the caller ID, she immediately

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at her phone, and instantly felt a chill down his spine. “How come it’s

quickly left the

glance up and saw Xavier and the handsome

wasn’t familiar with Xavier and quickly looked away, stepping outside with Matthias to take the

her tone was