Chapter 136

London was too small after all.

Thalia never expected to run into Asher at The Ivy City Garden.

As she stood frozen, Rupert spoke up from behind her: “Mr. Blackwood, what a coincidence. Are you dining here as well?”

Asher’s voice was cool, outwardly calm. “Yes.”

Thalia, not knowing what to say, simply walked past Asher toward the restaurant interior.

A server approached them. “Good evening. How many in your party? Do you have a reservation?”

Thalia maintained her composure. “Two people. I have a reservation under the mobile number ending in 0725.”

“Please follow me.”

Seeing that Thalia had already followed the server, Rupert smiled as he met Asher’s gaze. “Mr. Blackwood, if you’ll

excuse me.”

Asher remained motionless, lowering his eyes.

Easter was approaching.

On this particular day, why was Thalia dining alone with Rupert?

Was it… a date?

A wave of bitterness swept through him, each surge stronger than the last.

Asher’s throat tightened as he stood immobile, as if he had turned to stone, his legs numb.

Seeing that Asher wasn’t responding, Rupert let his gaze slowly drift over him.

The restaurant’s dim lighting, designed to create a romantic atmosphere, obscured the desolate, bitter expression on Asher’s face.

A subtle smile played at the corners of Rupert’s lips. He knew Asher had misunderstood.

On this special day, a man and woman dining alone naturally suggested a romantic date.

Rupert chose not to clarify.

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He walked past Asher with measured steps to follow Thalia.

In the private dining room.

in her chair, staring blankly into space.

when Rupert opened the door and entered.

called as he pulled out a chair and sat down.

“The menu’s there. Please go ahead and order.”

touched Rupert’s lips, his eyes

mentioning certain people that were

herself, pushing the chance encounter to the back of her

Thalia resumed discussing

has three years of experience. If you’re interested, I could bring him in as a partner.”

arrange a meeting to discuss the

slightly. “Perfect.”

a university classmate of mine. You needn’t worry

“I’m sure anyone you recommend would be

same boat, sharing both

million pounds and register with the

to Rupert. “I appreciate your straightforwardness.

hand. “To a successful

day. May I take a photo with you,

partners to commemorate their collaboration with

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to take a

side. Thalia looked at the camera with a gentle smile on her

eyes reflected his happiness.

it was a full–body shot with both maintaining an appropriate social distance, nothing that would

cropped the lower half, leaving only their upper bodies in the frame. This changed the impression entirely–if one ignored the background, it resembled

same afternoon, Rupert posted

read: [A very special

choice of words was

approaching, he didn’t write something like “Happy Easter” that might

something straightforward like “Successful partnership” that would prevent any

“A very special day” struck just the right

yet it could lead Asher

he had handled

see

James’s relationship with Asher, the post

on the sofa, and sipped his red wine with a sense

post, casually liked

screenshot, including Thalia’s like,

move

picture. I have to say,

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darkened as he read the

smile on the young woman’s face in the photo pierced his

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