Chapter 1697

Mirabella let out a soft sigh, not even bothering to check her phone. She said lazily, "I've thought about it, and I can squeeze in some time. Let's go."

"Alright," James nodded, like he was used to her whims, and naturally took her hand as they headed out. "There's an exhibition tonight. If we grab dinner first, the timing will be perfect."

"Sounds good," Mirabella agreed without a second thought.

The two of them walked together, their tall figures and clothes swaying stylishly in the breeze, making quite the striking pair.

Cassie watched them go, feeling a bit dazed, like he'd just been outsmarted somehow. He scratched his head and hurried to catch up.

The trio left the airport and headed straight to a swanky club restaurant. Since they'd booked a table in advance, they were whisked up to a private room as soon as they arrived.

James's phone buzzed. He said something to Mirabella and stepped outside to take the call.

Mirabella glanced after him, then took off her jacket and hung it on a nearby rack. She reached for the two fancy menus sitting on the sideboard.

One menu was in English, and the other in a foreign language. She handed the English one to Cassie and started browsing the foreign one. "Order whatever you want. Your brother-in-law's not short on cash."

felt a little awkward. Calling him brother-in-law himself and hearing it from his

nudged Mirabella with his elbow and whispered, "Sis, what's the deal with that old

he say he'd take you to pick out a rifle after dinner?

mind, and

shrugged. "You once promised to

a serious face.

Cassie: "Ha ha."

Mirabella: "..."

to wonder why she

long after, James returned from his call,

an eyebrow and sat down next to

ordered yet?"

Mirabella nodded lazily.

arm over the back of her chair, casually twirling a strand of her loose hair with his fingers. "The guy who kidnapped your friends probably

calm. "I

flickered with interest at her words. "But who is this guy? Curtis can't seem to

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