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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 gaze. Seeing

and smirked. “Is

answer but asked, “You know

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replied. “She’s the woman I told you about the other day–the one Jorge was into at first, but then suddenly lost interest

friend studied Celeste. Though this bar wasn’t exactly chaotic, her cool and pure aura stood out against the

quiet elegance, as if

to Celeste. “Wanna

how to dance, but she

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

tipsy. A flush crept onto her cheeks, making her look

every glance, she unknowingly carried

conquer–me vibe

His friend didn’t respond.

moment, Celeste felt her phone vibrate. She didn’t stop dancing but pulled out her phone to check. The moment she saw the caller ID, she

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instantly felt a chill down his spine. “How come

quickly left

up and

quickly looked away,

her tone was instantly meek.

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