Chapter 1563

After hanging up the phone, Mirabella turned to James. "My friend invited me to dinner. Want to tag along?"

James's eyes got a bit more intense at the mention of a friend. He nodded, not turning down the invite but asked with curiosity, "When did you make a new friend?"

Mirabella let out a sigh, a mix of happiness and a touch of sadness. "Honestly, I've gained not just a friend but also a professor."

James's lips twitched slightly. "Having a mentor in college isn't a bad gig, right?"

"You just don't get it. It's like a fish losing its sense of fun," Mirabella replied, leaning lazily against the car door like a sly little fox.

"Isn't your fun all about making money?" James knew her habits better than she did.

"Money's just a thing. You've got to enjoy life while you can," Mirabella defended herself earnestly. "But yeah, having some savings is definitely wise."

James raised an eyebrow, unimpressed by her low-key brag.

Soon enough, they arrived at the restaurant Blaze had mentioned.

just settled in

charismatic guy beside Mirabella instead of the girl

friend,

but couldn't place it.

Bro?

face darkened. Didn't he look way

out an unkind

look, and she quickly stifled

James: "..."

"Nope," James replied flatly.

getting the hint, continued, "Your name rings a bell. Thought you

took a sip of

asked, "So, you said you had something to talk about. What's

academic conference coming up, and our team has a spare spot. It's a rare chance. Want to join

no longer trying

where he'd hear

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