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.

sat in her chair, staring blankly into

no reaction when Rupert

pulled out a chair

“The menu’s there. Please go ahead

touched Rupert’s lips, his eyes gentle.

mentioning certain people that were better left unmentioned.

chance encounter to the back of her

for their food. Thalia

me, he has three years of experience. If you’re interested, I could bring him in as

“That sounds excellent. Let’s arrange a meeting

slightly. “Perfect.”

university classmate of mine. You

anyone you

in the same boat, sharing both risks and profits. She

million pounds and register with the firm as a practising solicitor. We can sign the contract whenever you’re

“I appreciate

hand. “To a successful

inquired: “Today is a memorable day. May I take a

business partners to commemorate their collaboration with a photograph. Thalia thought

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a server to take a photo of them.

Thalia looked at the camera

eyes reflected his happiness.

full–body shot with both maintaining an appropriate social distance, nothing that

half, leaving only their upper bodies in the frame. This changed the impression entirely–if one ignored the background, it resembled the kind of photo used on a

posted the photo on

caption read: [A very special day.]

choice of words was deliberate.

he didn’t write something like “Happy Easter” that might deliberately invite misunderstanding, as this would likely offend Thalia.

he write something straightforward like “Successful partnership” that

day” struck just

Thalia, yet it could lead Asher

as he

certainly see

the post would undoubtedly reach Asher as

sofa, and sipped his red wine with a

liked it, and

screenshot, including

a move

like a wedding picture. I have to

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darkened as he

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

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