The call was promptly picked up.


    “I’d like to meet you.


    Are you avable now?” Devyn asked.


    There was a moment of silence before the man replied with a location.


    With that, Devyn quickly tidied up and headed to the agreed meeting ce.


    The meeting spot turned out to be a discreet yet luxurious private club frequented by affluent youths.


    Upon Devyn’s arrival, she was greeted by vignt bodyguards stationed at the door.


    Escorted by the guards, she was led to a secluded private booth where she found ter seated on the sofa.


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    It had been a while since theyst met.


    ter appeared with a beard, noticeably leaner, and exuded a newfound sense of maturity.


    Devyn cast her gaze downward, feeling as though everyone around her was progressing while she remained stagnant.


    ter was deeply engrossed in solving the puzzle, seemingly oblivious to Devyn’s presence in the room.


    Amidst the silence, Devyn struggled to find the right words to break it.


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    In a hushed tone, she greeted him, “It’s been a while.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org.


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    At the sound of her voice, ter looked up.


    As their eyes met, Devyn couldn’t help but feel a slight flutter of nerves.


    ter remained silent for a moment before breaking into a smile.


    “What brings you to me today? Have you changed your mind?”


    His words triggered a memory in Devyn’s mind.


    She recalled ter’s bold advances back in Prosperity Group.


    He had been straightforward, confessing his feelings for her after only a few days of working together.


    However, Devyn had perceived his attitude as yful, not taking his derations seriously, and declined his advances.


    After ter departed from Prosperity Group to start his venture, he offered her an olive branch and wanted her to join him.


    However, she declined once more.


    Respecting her decision, he advised her not to rush and to consider it carefully.


    Since then, they had lost touch.


    Devyn wouldn’t have reached out if she hadn’t been desperate.


    Taking a deep breath, she cut to the chase.


    “In fact, I need your help with something.


    ”


    ter was taken aback for a moment but quickly regained hisposure.