Chapter 136
Chapter 136 The Quirky Cousin I was surprised Ste invited As to join us.
“He might bete since he went to Operose.
He’s on his way back now, so we don’t have to wait for him to start eating,” she casually exined, “I
impulsively decided to invite him.
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As called me and asked what I wanted to eat, but I told him about our meal.
You don’t mind, do you?” I replied, “Of course not!” Although I said that, I felt uneasy.
I felt I wasn’t telling Ste the truth when I said I didn’t mind.
Still, I couldn’t tell this sincere and harmless girl that.
“That’s good,” she said, handing me the menu, “I ordered a few dishes since it’s our first meal together.
I don’t know what you like, so please choose.” Her warmth made her more approachable.
It differed from our first encounter when she seemed more.
indifferent and arrogant.
I remembered how she nced at the other diners the other day.
Her expression was a significant contrast from her current one.
She seemed like two different people.
I chose dishes from the menu and returned it to the waiter.
Then, I turned to Ste and said, “I’m sorry for not contacting you muchtely.
I’ve been busy.” “Hey, there’s no need to be so formal.
I know you’re busy,” Ste had a pleasant voice, “I admire you for having your ownpany.” I was
surprised that someone still admired me despite mypany’s struggles.
Ste’sment sounded somewhat sarcastic, but I couldn’t me her for not knowing its struggles.
Soon after, our dishes arrived, and Lasked her, “Mr.
As must be busy with work as an assistant.
Are you sure we don’t have to wait for him to eat?” “A–Assistant?” Ste became wide–eyed and then
quickly hid her surprise.
“Oh, we don’t need to wait.” I felt I had misspoken.
“D–Did I…say anything wrong?” “No, no! We can start without him! Besides, I’m sure you’re hungry.
He might take a while to reach us, so why wait? Let’s eat while we wait.” Ste looked mischievous, but
it was endearing.
Halfway through our meal, As strode into the restaurant.
He drew everyone’s attention upon entering.
I felt nervous while Ste appeared excited and continued gazing at him affectionately.
As remainedposed as he nced at me with a faint smirk, saying, “Sorry I’mte.” He sat
beside me while Ste continued to smile.
She yfully scolded As, “You’re too slow.
We would’ve finished and left if you came anyter.” “Traffic was crazy in the city,” he replied as he took
the menu from the waiter to order a few dishes.” Excuse me, I’ll go wash my hands.” When he got up
and headed to the restroom, I sensed an icy gaze on me from a distance.
I knew it must be Mnie and thought she didn’t hold back her contempt for me.
Ste asked, “Ms.
Chloe, did you know As before working with him?” I nced at her and answered truthfully, “No, I
didn’t.
We only met after starting work together.” “Oh, no wonder,” she murmured.
saw This cousin of As seemed quirky and hard to read.
I was about to ask her why she said that, but I s As returning from the restroom.
He nced at me as he sat down and asked, “Were you on a business trip?” I felt slightly embarrassed
when I realized he was referring to my messy appearance.
“Y–Yeah, in Rockbury, I came straight here after getting off the train.
I heard from Ms.
Ste that you went to Operose.
I was only casually asking, but I noticed As ncing at Ste.
A subtle expression was in his eyes, something I couldn’t ce.
I nced at Ste, who was still smiling as if nothing was wrong.
As and Ste gave off a vibe I couldn’t exin when they were together.
I wasn’t sure what was wrong.
However, I felt like the outsider among us I took the opportunity to excuse myself and went to the
restroom.
I looked in the mirror as I washed my hands, only to see Mnie standing behind me.
She scared me, and I wondered how long she had been