Keith’s warm reception, holding her hand tightly and expressing his relief at seeing her well-being, was aforting contrast.


    “It’s a relief to see you thriving, Ste.


    Remember, if you ever wish to return to thepany, just let me know.


    ”


    “Alright,” Ste responded with a smile.


    Seizing the moment, N interjected with a keen curiosity, “Ste, where have you been workingtely? You seemed to avoid the question earlier.


    And was that woman we bumped into one of your colleagues?”


    With a nonchnt air, Ste answered, “I’ve ventured into running my own design studio.


    ”


    N’s eyebrows arched in a subtle disy of disdain.


    Having lived overseas, she was out of the loop regarding Ste’s current situation and thus assumed Ste’s studio was some obscure venture, causing her interest to wane.


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    Keith, on the other hand, was genuinely impressed with Ste’s reply.


    “Having a job you’re passionate about is vital.


    It’s not the nature of the work that counts, but the joy it brings you.


    ”


    Ste added, “The work I do now is quite manageable.


    Being my own boss frees me from dealing with difficult colleagues, which certainly adds to my happiness.


    ”


    N felt a sting in Ste’s words, as if they were a veiled jab at her.


    Internally fuming, she managed to keep herposure.


    With a flicker in her eyes, N probed further, “Did youe here alone tonight? Are you still single after all these years, or is there a boyfriend in the picture? What does he do?”


    Ste faced her with a serene smile.


    “I don’t have a boyfriend.


    ”


    Leo, who had been quiet until this point, showed a glint of surprise at her words.


    He had been curious about Ste’s love life, and N’s questions had unwittingly served his purpose.


    Ste’s response seemed to suggest she was still unattached since their breakup, igniting hope in Leo that he might rekindle something.


    As N geared up to boast about her own circumstances, Ste spoke again, her tone indifferent.


    “Actually, I’m already married.


    ”


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    Ste made no effort to conceal her impending nuptials.


    She understood N’s underlying motives and seized the moment to rify any misconceptions Leo might have harbored.


    Keith, taken aback yet pleased, expressed his surprise.


    “Ste, the news of your marriage is unexpected.


    My recent years have been engulfed in academic pursuits, and I remained oblivious to your matrimonial ns.


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    May I inquire about your husband’s profession?”


    “He’s an entrepreneur, quite the ordinary one,” Ste answered.


    “We’re in the midst of wedding preparations.


    Today’s meeting was unexpected, so I didn’t bring the invitation with me.


    I’ll deliver it to you in person some other day.


    ”


    Keith chuckled in response.


    “Well, this serendipitous meeting suggests we’re bound to cross paths more often in the future.


    ”


    “Indeed,” Ste concurred with ease.


    N’s demeanor softened considerably upon realizing Ste was off the market.