She arrived more than half an hour early.Instead of going to the private room, she chose a seat by the window.When Nick came upstairs with the server, he spotted her immediately.He looked completely at ease, walking toward her with steady, unhurried steps.For a split second, Lucy's composure slipped when she saw him—but her face gave nothing away.“Lucy, when did you get here? Have you been waiting long?” Nick smiled, that same familiar, polished smile, as if nothing had ever happened between them.Lucy watched him sit down across from her, her expression cold. “Skip the small talk. Let’s get to the point.”Nick let out a quiet, self-deprecating chuckle. Then he snapped his fingers lightly to call the server over.Taking the menu, he flipped through it as he spoke in a gentle tone, “Even if we’re settling accounts, you should at least eat first.”He ordered calmly, then closed the menu and handed it back. “We’ll start with those. And a bottle of Pétrus, please.”Lucy star
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