250 You Can’t Leave


    Isabe thought, ‘1000$? That is all?’


    ‘Fuck. How can you say such a thing?’


    Isabe covered her wallet in pain, feeling that she might lose his moral integrity today.


    Joseph had arrogantly flung her a credit card. Isabe didn’t want to marry him at the time. She felt that Joseph’s insufferably arrogant appearance was simply an insult to her personality.


    Therefore, she threw the card back to his face and said angrily, “If you want to give it to me, give it properly. Don’t treat me like a poor beggar!”


    “For me, you are worse than a beggar! If you don’t want it, continue to be a beggar!”


    Joseph was very angry. He went to bully her with a ck face and left. The card was picked up by William and put into her drawer.


    When she opened the drawer this morning, she saw the card and missed Joseph very much. So she picked it up and inserted it into her wallet.


    She didn’t expect that it would be useful.


    .....


    Isabe thought, ‘If Joseph saw that she used his money, he wouldugh at her.’


    ‘Although they would get married and Joseph wouldn’t care about this bit of money, she refused unyielding before. In spite of his bad character, Joseph would definitely ridicule her wantonly.’


    ‘God! I feel too ashamed.’


    “Yes, I’m fine.”


    She thought, ‘Since Octavio was so stingy, it would be better to repay his favor immediately. Isabe does not like to have too manyplicated rtionships with others.’


    Well, after Joseph arrives in the United States, I will take the initiative to call and confess everything. It’s morefortable to owe favors to your husband than to others.’


    Thinking of this, Isabe rxed and openly followed Octavio and Cedric into the Small Bridge Restaurant.


    They asked for a private room on the third floor and ordered food. Before eating for 10 minutes, Octavio received a call.


    “What? There’s a problem? I’ll be there soon!”


    After Octavio finished speaking, he stood up and hurriedly said, “It’s over! There’s a problem with my project. I go first.”


    Isabe said hurriedly, “The dishes have already been ordered. Aren’t you going to eat a bit before leaving?”


    “Sorry. You guys eat.” Octavio picked up his coat and said with a smile, “Remember, you owe me a meal. Isabe, see you next time.”


    Isabe said nothing.


    Isabe was speechless. Octavio opened the door of the room and disappeared.


    In an instant, only she and Cedric were left in the room, and there was a table full of sumptuous dishes.


    Facing a strange man that she was not familiar with, especially a man who has witnessed her embarrassing experience, Isabe felt more and more embarrassed. Luckily, Cedric didn’t think so. He said lightly, “Although Octavio is glib in his daily life, he always does better than he says. And he ranks work first.”


    Isabe sat back down and began to grab the food quickly. She said perfunctorily, “Yes, you are right. Octavio is a reliable person.”


    Seeing her in a hurry, Cedric put down the teacup and said, “Miss Isabe, are you in a hurry?”


    “Yes.”


    Isabe said perfunctorily, “I still have sses in the afternoon. I have to go back to school earlier.”


    “Isn’t today the weekend?”


    Isabe giggled, “Oh, sorry. I mean I’m going to give another film crew a cameo. There’s still a scene in the afternoon that I have to rush back to act.”


    Seeing Isabe’s embarrassing expression, Cedric smiled gently, “Don’t worry, Miss Isabe. I won’t tell anyone, that you threatened to “rob” my car before.”


    After a pause, he poked his head over to her and teased, “This is the secret between us.”


    Her face turned red instantly and weakly argued, “I am not threatening you. I just exchange conditions with you. Both of us are voluntary.”


    Cedric raised her eyebrows and picked up the food with his chopsticks elegantly, “Sure. If you ignore the details of your initiative to hit my car.”


    Isabe said nothing.


    She knew that everyone is responsible for their actions.


    Cedric looked gentle and refined, but for some reason, Isabe felt that he had a unique temperament that was hidden in this gentleness.


    It felt like a ferocious beast that was lying dormant, wanting to obtain its prey. It also felt like a turbulent vortex hidden under the peaceful and clear stream.


    Isabe wondered, ‘It’s over. Once Octavio leaves, he will talk about this topic. My bad behavior at that time is going to be punished!’


    Therefore, she put down her chopsticks and lowered her posture, “I did go overboard that time, but I’m really not a bad person. How much do you need for the repair fee for your car? I’ll return it to youter.”


    Cedric was startled when he heard the words and then smiled heartily.


    It was not a polite smile, but a really happy smile.


    Isabe was speechless and could not help but shout, “What are youughing at? I’m the first offender! I already said that I’ll pay you for your repair fees. Can’t you be more straightforward? It’s very impolite!”


    Cedric covered her mouth with a napkin. “Sorry, I don’t mean tough at you. I just thought about that night and found it interesting.”


    Isabe frowned and stood up unhappily. “Sorry, Mr. Cedric, please take your time. I’ll go first.”


    “There are no buses or taxis here.”


    Cedric said unhurriedly, “If you walk, you won’t be able to walk back even if it’s dark.”


    Isabe was surprised immediately. “What? Then how do we get backter? Octavio must have driven the car away!”


    “I can ask the driver to send the car over.”


    Cedric raised his wrist to look at her watch. “But it will take at least an hour, so let’s finish this meal. I’ll take you back to schoolter.


    Isabe pouted and walked back to her seat. She sat down and stared at Cedric.


    “Although I’m very attractive, I don’t like beautiful women staring at me with such sharp eyes.”


    Joseph said with a smile, “But it was my fault just now. I won’t bring that up again,”


    Isabe heaved a sigh of relief and nodded. “Thank you.”


    Cedric said, “The bombing at Slike’s Restaurant is very sensational in the past.”


    He picked up the cup in front of Isabe and filled it with tea. “There is another reason besides the bad influence of it blowing up half the street.”


    Isabe did not expect that he would change the topic to the bombing at Slike’s Restaurant suddenly. So she was attracted by it immediately and asked, “What is the reason?”


    He replied, “The decoration of the Slike Restaurant was very new and famous at that time. The food in the restaurant is very good. The chef and store manager Slike is a very creative and talented person. Therefore, it is a great pity that even the people and the shop disappeared overnight.”