Curious but patient, she decided to wait for Nancy toe to her when she was ready to share.


    After making sure everyone was set, Lindsey reached out to Domenic.


    “Hello, got any ns tonight? I’m throwing a little celebration at the karaoke bar, and you’re invited.


    What do you say?”


    “Who’s going to be there?”


    Lindsey listed the expected attendees, and upon not hearing Ruby’s name, Domenic said, “Okay, I’ll join you.


    ”


    “Great, that’s settled.


    ”


    Lindsey ended the call, feeling a surge of excitement.


    The thought of Domenicing tonight filled her with an uncontroble joy.


    Later that evening, at Deep Sea.


    This bar was among the more upscale spots in Morcastle.


    Lindsey and Nancy had arrived early, eager to extend their hospitality.


    They even ordered a whole table of beer in anticipation.


    Shortly after, several well-known celebrities arrived incognito and slipped into the private room.


    It was only after the door was shut that they shed their disguises.


    In contrast to their morous public personas, they were now in the simplest of casual clothes.


    Nancy stole nces at Mercer.


    He was dressed casually in a white sweatshirt and coffee-colored trousers, his hair loosely styled, projecting an approachable, boy-next-door charm.


    She couldn’t help but think this was how he used to appear around her in the past.


    Sh loungedfortably on the sofa.


    Nics aimed to sit beside her, but Mercer swiftly took the spot between them.


    Nics, visibly annoyed, shot a disapproving re at Mercer.


    The private room, apart from their group, also hosted some other young guests from today’s opening ceremony.


    They were the kind of crowd that enjoyed mixing and mingling in a fun setting.


    Mercer looked around with aposed expression.


    He turned to Lindsey and asked, “Is this everyone, Lindsey?”


    “Just a moment.


    We’re still waiting for one more person.


    ” Lindsey nced at her watch, confident that Domenic, who was known for his punctuality, would be there shortly.


    “Who are we waiting for?” Sh inquired, a hint of curiosity in her voice.


    “Well…”


    Just as Lindsey was about to respond, the door to the private room swung open from the outside, and the silhouette of a tall, sturdy man stood in the backlight,ing into view for everyone.


    This evening, Domenic donned a ck shirt.


    His wrists remained unadorned, without a wristwatch.


    As he entered, he carried an aura of icy detachment, appearing distant and aloof from personal connections.


    Both Mercer and Nics inhaled sharply at his arrival.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org.


    Domenic actually came too!


    Nics nced at Mercer, noticing him subtly cing a finger to his lips, a silent signal for discretion.