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Chapter 19

This was the second time Elliot was coming to my place of work and honestly, I did find it interesting. I wondered why he would come here without any prior notice.

Elliot's expression was blank until he saw me, his face lit up but there was a flash of confusion. I was wondering what was in his mind without showing any impression that I was happy to see him. I was happy but I made a promise to myself, and I wasn't going to break it.

Even with the dark clothes he wore, Mrs. Lane seemed to recognize the billionaire immediately. She ignored the other customers as she was always asking Elliot if he wanted to eat anything. I sensed his discomfort. He wasn't used to coming to this kind of restaurant that was so clustered and full of people. His eyes shone with irritation as he stared at me.

"Don't worry, Mrs. Lane. I would take it from here." I told her with a small smile. There was a flash of disappointment on her face but the next second it was gone and she smiled back tight