Chapter 21
Nick settled the hill before letmely stepping out of the clothing stor
Meanwhile, Rebecca found a public restroom where the changed out of her ruined clothes and into her new dress. The top had a white collar and the bottom was a
dels that accentuated Hebecca’s hourglass figure.
Standing in front of the amor, she gathered her hair into a loose hun, revealing her delicate, fair, and oval–shaped face
Aftertouching up, Rebecca walked back onto the busy street. Glancing at the crowded road and the stream of passersby, the furrowed her brows ever so slightly. In her past life, she had no recollection of Christopher ever going on a blind date. Now, trying to find him in the chaos of the city was proving to be a real challenge. Rebecca asked around for a reputable cate in the area and was directed to one called Muse Cafe. Without hesitation, she husled a cab and headed there.
Ten minutes later, Rebecca stepped out of the cab. She took in the sight of the cafe’s foreign–style architecture. The sycamore trees at the entrance, paired with red brick walls, made the establishme stand out strikingly from the other shops.
Rebecca walked in a friendly server greeted her and handed over a menu as she sat down. At this time, coffee culture wasn’t widely popular in the area yet, with only a few cales scattered across ckley. They were mostly run by foreigners.
Rebecca glanced at the menu, and her eyes widened–a cup of coffee cost 30 dollars! She took a sharp breath. Life in the city was clearly no joke
*No thanks. I’ll just have a glass of water,” she said.
The men showed that water was the cheapest item, priced at just three dollars. Back in Harton Fields, one could buy an entire bag of sweet potatoes at that price! The server gave her a sideways glance before huming away and muttering under her breath, “She can’t even afford a cup of coffee.”
The comment didn’t escape Rebecca’s ears, but she simply pursed her lips as she couldn’t be bothered to argue. Instead, she stood up and began scanning the café, hoping to catch a glimpse of Christopher.
After Rebecca failed to find him in the main area, she tumed her attention to the private booths. Each was sectioned off with curtains. Holding onto a thread of hope, she approached them. Just as she neared, she heard Christopher’s cold, low voice from one of the booths.
“Ms. Paine, I have no plans to get married right now. Tonly came today out of respect for Commander Paine. I apologize.”
“Christopher, we haven’t even had the chance to get to know each other. How can you be so sure I’m not suitable for you? We’re a good match, and you’ll benefit greatly if I marry you,” Lydia argued
“simply have no intention of getting married now,” Christopher repeated
“Are you planning to stay single forever? Or do you already have someone you love?” Lydia pressed, her dissatisfaction evident.
To be honest, Lydia hadn’t wanted to attend this blind date at first. Her father, Richard Payne, a lifelong military officer who was rarely home, was the source of her mother’s endless complaints and resentment
Now, he was trying to pair her up with another officer. How could such a manage provide her the care she wanted?
But upon meeting Christopher in person, Lydia’s mind changed in an instant.
Christopher was way too handsome–more striking than any celebrity she had ever seen. He was the embodiment of perfection, with his broad shoulders, trim waist, and commanding presence exuding sheer masculinity. No woman wouldn’t be attracted to him.
Lydia, having just entered the entertainment industry with her recent TV show debut, considered herself beautiful and more than a good match for Christopher But to her dismay, he immediately rejected her.
“Christopher, do you understand that your unit recently suffered a casualty due to poor decision–making, leading to you being severely penalized? The rank you were previously aiming for is now out of reach. If you marry into the Paine family, your career will progress smoothly with my father’s support. I’m sure you won’t tum down the opportunities the Paine family can offer.”
Lydia played her final card, hoping to away Christopher
“Ms. Paine, I
“I don’t want ‘no‘ foran answer” Lydia’s tone grew asse “Chris, so this is where you are!” Rebecca interrupted them.
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becca’s set valer soddenly echoed from outside the curtains. In the next momem, the curtains were pulled open, revealing her sweet and radiant fare.
iristopher’s brows furrowed slightly as he hadn’t expected Rebecca to show up there. That as their eyes met, Rebecca blinked at him, silently hinting to him that
a’s face fell the moment she saw Rebecca burst in
becca looked stunningly beautiful in the latest designer dress. She carried an air of elegance and purity.
shia had spent years in ekley and met many daughters from wealthy families, but this ethereal woman left her momentarily at a loss as to which reputable mily she might belong to
dia’s tone tumed cold, and berexpression clouded. “What did you fast call him?”
becca replied softly, “Chris, of course”
And what’s your relationship with him?
becca had already seated herself beside Christopher, affectionately wrapping her arm around him. “Chris and I are currently dating. We’re very much in love and anning to find the night time to inform our families.
He has told me about today’s blind date. He didn’t want to tum down this arrangement out of respect for your father.”
dia’s fare twisted in fury as she listened to Rebecca’s calm yet assertive words, delivered with an air of authority. “What nonsense are you spouting? If ristopher had a girlfriend, why would his dad arrange this blind date for us? Who are you, really?”
becca tumed to chinistopher, her gaze clear and innocent. “Chris, why don’t you tell her about us?”
their eyes met, Christopher’s deep, unreadable gaze remained frosty.
ow audacious of her! Did she just crash his blind date? All this just to join his team! She really would stop at nothing!
ut at this moment, Christopher desperately needed to tumdown Lydia. If Lydia brought up the idea of an arranged marriage with his family, Duncan would mainly arrange in for him!
hristopher had no choice but to wrap his arm around Rebecca’s shoulder. “We’re indeed getting to know each other. We’re planning to get into a relationship. Ms. alne, you should find someone better suited for you.”
ydia could no longer hold back. She grabbed the cup in front of her and threw it at christopher.
be moment the water splashed on him, he could feel Rebecca quickly shifting her body to the side. Of course, Rebecca had to dodge the attack. She was wearing a 20–dollar dress!
Ithough she couldn’t afford the dress, she didn’t want her only piece of new clothing to get dirty!
he water droplets diripped down from Christopher’s face. Rebecca quickly grabbed some napkins for him to wipe it dry.
