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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.”

man next to him followed his gaze. Seeing

noticed and smirked.

but asked, “You know

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

exactly chaotic, her cool

she exuded an air of quiet elegance, as if she

turned to Celeste. “Wanna

how to dance, but she

floor, she followed 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 crept onto her cheeks,

glance,

let out a low curse. “Damn. Ms. Rodriguez 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.

felt her phone vibrate. She didn’t stop dancing but pulled out

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instantly felt a chill

Matthias quickly left the

and saw Xavier and the handsome young man sitting

familiar with Xavier and quickly looked away, stepping outside with Matthias to take the

tone

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