The party for the opening ceremony came to an end. Zoe thanked every guest for coming as they filed out of her dessert spot. She did some stock-taking before saying goodbye to Ella. Needless to say, Ella could tell that something was wrong with them and she was quite worried.

Smiling faintly, she said, “It’s fine! All couples bicker sometimes!”

Then, she sent her friend into the cab and watched as they left. Crossing her arms, she headed to the parking lot.

The wind blew past her in the night.

She was still thinking about how she should face him later!

Mason drove the black Bentley tonight. He was smoking in the car. Wisps of grey smoke shot out of his mouth and got scattered by the wind, making him look a little cold and alone.

Getting into the car, she lowered her head and was about to buckle in when he snuffed out his cigarette and leaned over, “Allow me.”

“I can do it myself!”

She had just uttered the words, but he had already gripped her hands. They were so close to each