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Hailey and Scarlett had agreed to meet at noon, but the car took almost an hour to reach the restaurant. Hailey arrived at 11.30 ΑΜ.

Scarlett had reserved a table in advance. Since it was just the two of them, she hadn’t bothered with a private room, and they sat in the main dining area on the first floor.

Owen followed Hailey inside, seemingly aware she was meeting someone, so he didn’t sit with her. Instead, he sat at the table beside hers, neither too far nor too close.

Hailey pretended he wasn’t there.

After waiting for a few minutes, Scarlett arrived. She stood up and waved enthusiastically.

Scarlett was sharp and perceptive. As soon as she spotted Hailey, her gaze naturally shifted to Owen sitting nearby. It was hard to miss him–his posture was perfect, his presence undeniable.

Scarlett made her way over to Hailey, a bright smile lighting up her stunning face. “Looks like you’ve got yourself a little admirer.”

Hailey blinked, caught off guard. “How did you know?”

Scarlett grinned. “The news about you returning home is everywhere–just a quick search, and you’ll be flooded with stories. And the guy sitting next to you? Isn’t he your old flame?”

“You are… quite the gossip,” Hailey said with a helpless laugh, rubbing her forehead.

Scarlett waved over the waiter and ordered a cappuccino.

Dressed in a striking magenta dress, her dark blue–black curls casually falling around her shoulders, and with flawless makeup, Scarlett looked like she had stepped right out of a fashion magazine–truly the epitome of beauty.

Scarlett was the type to always care for herself and never hold back when treating herself well.

Hailey had known Scarlett for over a year. Their friendship wasn’t particularly deep, but they’clicked in ways neither expected.

Hailey knew Scarlett’s background–her family had struggled financially, and getting the chance to study abroad had taken a lot of effort. Once Scarlett had money, she made sure to indulge herself.

cheek, her red lips curling in a mischievous smile. “So, what’s

clear. We’ve called off

clearly satisfied. “Well, that’s good. Now

Raphael. She’d held back out of respect for

chuckled. “Good luck

Her attraction to Raphael had nothing to do with his personality–it was all about his stunning face. Plus, something about his clean, polished presence attracted her. She’d consider

She knew Raphael would never be interested in her that way. That was enough for her as long as

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was easygoing. After all, she wasn’t exactly the picture of innocence

relationship with the wealthy tycoon from Northsilver, Scarlett’s biggest desire was to return home,

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she eventually grew tired of teaching, she planned to use the money she had saved to open a small business- anything that could cover her living expenses. She had a simple outlook on the future and wasn’t

raised an eyebrow, her gaze falling on Owen

her gaze and accidentally locked eyes with him. She quickly looked away, lowering her head with

asked, confused. “Didn’t you two date before? He still has feelings for you. He’s handsome, and it looks like he’s in good shape. Why not give it

Scarlett.” Hailey lowered her head, looking

with their

further because Hailey didn’t want to discuss it. Instead, she gently patted Hailey’s head. “As long as you’re

smiled at her.

suddenly Scarlett’s gaze froze, fixed on

momentarily, then noticed Scarlett wasn’t responding. She looked up, following Scarlett’s

familiar figure stood nearby.

squinted, trying to place the person, and then it clicked. “Graham.”

panic flashed across her usually composed features for the first time. She stood up abruptly. “Hailey, I’ll be right back–I need

at her, slightly nodded,

only son, was the beloved heir. He lived a life of luxury and privilege. He

was also the wealthy man

of college. She was still naive and innocent at that time,

was young, handsome, and wealthy; she was beautiful and refined. With a little intentional flirtation

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