Then Pearl hung up, and the call ended.

Silas's energy was drained, but the thought of seeing Pearl that night excited him, and he focused on his work.

Work ended at six in the evening. Pearl asked Silas to drive Celine to the restaurant first, as she had some other commitments to attend to.

Celine believed it was a date and dressed up elegantly. She put on makeup and a jasmine-scented perfume to enhance her appearance, aiming to look like a fairy.

"I'm ready, Silas. Let's go." She stood in front of Silas, playing with her hair coquettishly.

However, Silas was unimpressed by her outfit. Instead, he frowned and took a step back.

Celine anxiously walked forward,

back

off?" There was no time for a shower, and

took separate cars to the restaurant instead of

restaurant, they entered the private room that Pearl had reserved

wasn't ordering any food and

yet," Silas replied, checking his watch. It was already five minutes past the agreed time, and he wondered why Pearl hadn't

habits of wealthy people. She simply sat up

ten minutes, Pearl finally arrived. As she opened the door, Celine's expression dropped.

not supposed to be here?" After all, she was the one treating them to dinner, so it made sense for her to be present. Celine's mind raced but couldn't quite figure out the situation. "I suppose you can join us if you want," she said, forcing

Celine's apparent

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