I pulled her in. "Didn't you say you wouldn't come? How’d you end up on the ship?"

"I didn't plan to, but the boss was so persistent that I couldn't refuse." She shrugged and said, "Are you ready? Let's grab something to eat! I was starving, but I didn't want to disturb you. How was experiencing the brilliance of the sea?"

Her expression was mischievous. I playfully punched her.

"Quit being so lewd. Look at yourself. You're becoming quite the character!" My face involuntarily flushed.

We headed down to the restaurant on the third floor. While waiting for our food, Ivanna asked what Trinity wanted to discuss with me last night. She had been worried about it.

I gave her a brief, unbiased rundown. I didn't want her to worry too much.

When the dishes arrived, I spotted Stella and Liora entering the restaurant just as I was about to eat.

I exchanged a glance with Ivanna and pretended not to notice.

However, I couldn't avoid seeing them. The two of them also spotted us and walked ov