The next day, before dawn, Yvette woke up, saw Eagle King and Flying Fish off at the door, and returned to the
hotel to get smore sleep.
Around 9 am, the doorbell rang. Yvette got up, put on an oversized T-shirt, and walked over to open the door, her
eyes half closed.
When the door opened, she saw Jeremiah standing outside in light-colored casual clothes, holding a food
container. She had already guessed it was him and wasn’t surprised. She glanced at the food container in his
hand. “Cin.”
Jeremiah immediately noticed Yvette’s long, straight legs under her oversized T-shirt. Her collarbones were
clearly visible due to the oversized shirt. Jeremiah cleared his throat awkwardly and walked in, acting like nothing
had happened, slightly averting his gaze.
“The hotel here doesn’t serve Clusian food, so | went out and got you some. As he spoke. Jeremiah neatly laid
everything out on the table.
Yvette sniffed, her voice groggy from just waking up, sounding muffled and completely different from her usual
cold tone. “Wait a sec. I'm going to brush my teeth and wash my face,” she said, heading into the bathroom.
Jeremiah paused for a moment. “Okay”
Ten minutes later. Yvette cont of the bathroom, yawning as she scrolled through her phone. She pulled out a
the dining table, sat down, and started eating,
chair at
Jeremiah sat beside her, casually handing over a napkin as he asked, “Do you have any plans later? Want to go
out and walk around!”
Yvette took a bite of the food, which was juicy and tender. She looked up at Jeremiah. “Sure.”
After finishing their meal, Yvette randomly grabbed an outfit from the wardrobe. She only brought a black bag
with her and nothing else. Eagle King had prepared the clothes in advance, with everything in the black-and-
white sporty style that Yvette preferred.
Kransbay’s weather was exceptionally good that day. Compared to the previous days, the temperature had
dropped slightly The sky was clear, and the sun shone brightly,
A gentle breeze drifted through the air, while rays of sunlight filtered through the leaves, creating shifting
shadows on the ground. Cicadas buzzed endlessly on either side of the trees.
The two of them left the hotel and found a nearby food street. They wandered around, sampling various local
snacks. Yvette wasn't particularly impressed by the food; it wasn’t quite to her taste, so she only took a few bites
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Jeremiah noticed she wasn’t really into the local snacks. They eventually found a Clusian restaurant. It was a
barbecue place run by a northern Clusian man. The owner, seeing their complexion, immediately knew they
were from Clusia and warmly
welcomed them.
Once seated, Jeremiah and Yvette ordered several skewers and handed the menu back to the owner. Having
done business there for many years, the owner had a keen eye for people. He could tell that they weren't
ordinary people. They were clearly wealthy and distinguished. The chubby owner asked, “Are you two here for
the emerald auction?
Jeremiah stopped wiping the table. His eyes flickered as he looked up with a smile. “How did you know? Can you
tell fortunes Jeremiah quickly becfriendly with the owner after only a few word,
The owner chuckled and looked confident.
over the world cto buy raw emerald I've been here for years. Every year around this time, people from all
folks make the fortune here, while others aren't so lucky. Every year,
people would jump off the building across the street. Stone gambling is too risky.”
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He then pointed toward smen in black in the distance and whispered, “Since you're also from Clusia, I'm
giving you a friendly reminder-be extra careful these days. Yesterday, our local gang leader, Caleb, issued an
order to catch a guy. No idea who was bold enough to steal from Calebs. That thief has guts. But if they catch
him, he’s dead for sure.”
The owner glanced at Yvette, who was focused on her phone, and continued, “Are you two a couple? You look
great together, like a match made in heaven”
Yvette paused when she heard that. She kicked an empty beer can under the table, glanced up without a word,
and then looked back down Jeremiah turned to look at Yvette. Seeing her lack of response, he pretended not to
hear too.
The atmosphere suddenly turned awkward. The owner, realizing he might have said something wrong, chuckled
nervously and quickly left with the menu
After the owner left, Jeremiah thought for a moment before asking gently, “Are you mad about what the owner
said?”
Yvette paused, putting her phone back in her pocket. She picked up the glass on the table and poured herself
swater. After a brief moment of thought, she raised an eyebrow and looked at Jeremiah, her voice calm. “Do
you like me?”
Jeremiah’s hand froze mid-air as he reached for his glass. After a long pause, he lifted his head and nodded
seriously, “Yes.”
Hearing that. Yvette didn’t move. She stared at Jeremiah for a while, her gaze unwavering. Then, she leaned
back in her chair, her tone indifferent. “When did it start?”
Jeremiah’s gaze darkened. It seemed as though there was a swirling vortex in his eyes, drawing people in and
making them impossible to escape. “Love at first sight.”
Yvette was stunned. She looked at Jeremiah, finding it hard to believe those words cfrom him.
Just then, the owner arrived with their skewers, interrupting the moment. The two ate their meal quietly, neither
mentioning the previous conversation.
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When they returned to the hotel, they ran into Emmett, who had just cback from running errands. From a
distance, Emmett could already smell the strong scent of barbecue on them.
As he got closer, the smell intensified. ‘Mr. Chavez had taken Ms. Zeller out for barbecue again, Emmett
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Yvette glanced at him and nodded in acknowledgment. She could tell the two had something to discuss and
wasn't interested in listening. “I'll take my leave first”
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that he had brought back. Yvette took
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Yvette casually nodded. One night was enough “Sure.”
I'll book your ticket then,” Jeremiah uttered.
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“Okay, Yvette replied.