"What are you two chatting about so intently?"
Roy returned from his call, pulling out a chair and sitting down with his usual bright smile.
He only saw Alexander turned slightly toward me, the two of us sitting close together as if whispering quietly.
I was bowing my head, sipping congee slowly with my eyelashes lowered.
He sensed an unusual vibe between us, like invisible sparks crackling in the air.
Alexander sat upright, lifting his teacup to regain his poised, stoic demeanor.
"Nothing important. Just some follow-up work details."
Roy nodded, not asking more, but his smile faded a little, tinged with apology.
"Lisa, Mr. Knight," he said, his tone hurried.
"I just got a call. Something urgent came up in Hong Kong that needs my immediate attention."
He looked at me, speaking fa
