Chapter 1139:

🍙 🍙 🍙 🍙 🍙

Kalel looked over at Sariah, his frustration evident. “I drive all the way here to visit you, and you accuse me of causing you embarrassment?”

Sariah exhaled deeply, her tone softening. “Thanks for coming, I appreciate it.”

She then turned to the lady with a courteous smile and said to Kalel, “Since we’re all here, maybe you could introduce us properly? It seems like you didn’t come just to visit me, but also to show off your girlfriend.”

“She’s not my girlfriend,” he said hastily, leaving Sariah a bit mortified on his behalf. Thankfully, the lady maintained her poise, her smile slipping only slightly.

“You’re impossible,” Sariah blurted out, a mix of annoyance and resignation in her voice.

“Stay out of it.” Kalel chuckled, playfully ruffling her hair. “How about we all go out for dinner tonight?”

Despite usually being on the receiving end of Kalel’s generosity, Sariah was adamant about hosting them this time, especially given Kalel’s rare visits.

Their dinner was planned at a restaurant just outside the university gates. By the time Sariah got there, Kalel and his companion were already seated.

The woman was gently offering Kalel water, which he accepted occasionally while mostly distracted by his phone.

Sariah had observed similar behavior from Kalel with other women he dated; they seemed eager to please, while he remained largely disinterested.

Once, Sariah had questioned him. “Do you actually like any of them?”

“Sure, I do.”

“But your actions suggest otherwise. Why treat them so casually?”

“It’s simple. They’re after my wealth, and I seek their company. We both get what we want, right?”

Sariah never agreed with his rationale, often just calling him a jerk and dropping the subject.

“Sorry for the wait.” Upon arriving at the restaurant, Sariah took her seat. “Percy will be joining us soon. Is that okay?”

Fresh content live now gⱯlnσν𝓮𝓁s․com

“Who’s Percy?” the lady inquired.

Kalel finally looked up from his phone. “Percy is coming here too?”

“Yeah, his dad sent him to set up a branch office here. He’s been here for about a month,” Sariah said, then turned to the woman with Kalel. “Percy’s an old childhood friend.”

“Understood.”

Kalel scrutinized Sariah. “Did your choice of college have anything to do with Percy’s arrival?”

Sariah filled her glass with water, dismissing the suggestion. “What an imagination you have.”

Kalel was about to ask further when Percy walked in. He waved at them, a weary look on his face brightening upon seeing Kalel, as if a piece of home had come to visit.

“Who’s this? New girlfriend?” Percy sat down and asked Kalel right away. Kalel quickly shook his head no, and the subject was dropped.

.

.

.