Chapter 211

Later that night, Brielle kept to her promise. She stepped out of her apartment in a blue knee-length dress with her hair perfectly styled. She wore minimal makeup, good enough to hide the dullness in her eyes. When she got out of the building, ready to get into a taxi, a car honked loudly, calling her attention.

She turned to see Professor James getting out of the car and walking towards her with a wide smile and a bouquet in his hands. He was dressed in a white corporate shirt and black trousers to match. She also noticed that he had gotten a fresh haircut.

She sighed inwardly, her guilt resurfacing. She could only imagine how much she had been waiting for this dinner, seeing how enthusiastic he was about it.

“Flowers for a beautiful woman.” He said, handing her the bouquet.

Brielle blushed at his compliment, extending her hands to take the bouquet. “Thank you.” She said.

He nodded, rubbing his hands together even though it did nothing to calm his nerves. He had been preparing for t