Chapter 262

Angeline nodded, her cheeks blushing.
“Alright, Marion. I know what to do. You should go home and rest now.”
“Call me if you need any relationship advice,” Marion offered.
“Although my only experience is with Reese, I’m an expert in reasoning!”
“Okay, Marion. Goodnight!”
Angeline hung up the phone and looked out the window.
It was already nighttime in Krontos, the right time for bright lights to illuminate the
city.
Angeline checked her phone, and as Marion said, Sean hadn’t reached out to her— not even a call or a message.
She wondered if he was playing hard to get and wasn’t simply bored of her.
Angeline felt that she had to distract herself from Sean. After she had changed, she opened the door and saw Lenny standing outside.
“Have you had your dinner?” Angeline asked.
“No, I haven’t.”
Lenny shook his head in confusion.
“Come. Let’s go get something!” Angeline offered.
Lenny quickly walked to the elevator and pressed the button before asking, “Where are you going, Ms. Emmerson?”
“Do you have any recommendations? I’m not familiar with this area,” Angeline replied.
Lenny answered in embarrassment, “I don’t think the place I frequent would suit someone like you, Ms. Emmerson.”
“Is it street food? Or fast-food chains?”
Angeline walked into the elevator and said with a gentle smile, “Don’t worry, you can take me there. I enjoy those kinds of food.”
Lenny brought Angeline to a slightly secluded place that sold street food. Although the environment wasn’t the best—judging from the numerous potholes accumulating water on the road—many luxurious cars parked opposite the road.
“This stall smells amazing!”
Lenny said, “Let’s eat here.”
As Lenny had to drive, he ordered a soft drink for himself and a jug of draft beer for Angeline. He also
ordered some tacos and nachos and
placed them in front of Angeline
after wiping the utensils with
sanitizing wet wipes.
It was a windy night. Angeline tucked her long hair behind her ears and took a bite
of the taco. It was unlike all the tacos she had tasted before.
“Mmm, that’s delicious!”
Angeline smiled at Lenny.
“Right? My girlfriend, Celia, loves this place.”
Lenny’s eyes sparkled as he talked about his girlfriend, Celia Wallace.
“Mind if I ask how old is Celia?” Angeline asked.
“She’s still in university,” Lenny said proudly.
“She’s studying journalism at Krontos University. She’s a nice girl. We grew up together. I promised to marry her when she graduated with
a master’s degree.” fo
Angeline nodded.
“And when that time comes, consider a job change. I’m not saying being a bodyguard is bad, but it’s risky.”
Lenny looked confused, as though he had never considered a career switch.
After they finished their meal, Lenny insisted on paying for it.
“You were startled last night because I left early. Even though you and Mr. Powell
don’t blame me, I still feel guilty. So please, this dinner is on me!”
While Lenny was paying, Angeline waited for him by the side of the road.
After three jugs of draft beer,
Angeline stood by the roadside feeling slightly tipsy. She didn’t notice Ned watching her from a black Jeep Wrangler parked on the opposite side of the road
Ned wondered if Lenny was Angeline’s new boyfriend.
Gregory had told him that Angeline was taken away from the fight by her new boyfriend last night.
A taxi sped by on the road, running over puddles of water.
“Watch out!”
Lenny, who just finished paying the bill, grabbed Angeline by the shoulder and
turned around to shield her.
The water splashed all over Lenny’s back.