Chapter 505
Chapter 505:
Seeing the genuine confusion on his face, Yelena stifled a laugh. It was clear Bella had vastly overestimated her importance; Austin didn’t even seem to know who she was!
Yelena then gathered her things, preparing to leave.
“Sorry, something urgent has come up. I need to go p>
“Where are you going?” Realizing his tone might seem too eager, he softened his approach. “If you need, I can drive you p>
Yelena said, “No need. I’ll just grab a cab outside p>
Austin replied, “It’s rush hour. It might be tough to find one p>
Yelena considered this for a moment and then reluctantly agreed. “Alright, fine p>
By the time Yelena and Austin walked out, Bella had already left. It was probably for the best. Staying could have made the situation even more awkward for her.
Unknown to Yelena, Bella had been watching from a distance. When she saw Yelena and Austin leave together, she quickly captured a photo from a strategic angle before departing, feeling pleased with herself.
Soon after, Yelena and Austin arrived at a bar. This bar, hidden on the rooftop of an apartment building, was tricky to locate without guidance. Despite the daylight still brightening the city, the bar was bustling with patrons.
As Yelena entered, she immediately drew the gaze of many. Her striking features made her the focal point of the room. Austin followed shortly after, and noticing their attire, the initially curious patrons quickly lost interest.
Yelena was prepared to fend off any unwanted approaches, but to her surprise, everyone respectfully kept their distance. She then overheard a whisper about their matching outfits and that they must be a couple.
Looking down, Yelena realized their attire was indeed similar—both she and Austin were wearing wool coats over jeans, and even their colors were coordinated. This explained the earlier reactions.
Austin noticed the coincidence as well and chuckled, “Seems like we’re unintentionally coordinated today p>
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“Yeah, what a coincidence indeed!” Yelena responded with a smile.
Finding a quiet spot, Yelena asked the waiter for some snacks and beer. She opened a beer and was just about to take a sip when Austin reached out to stop her.
Yelena glanced at the hand resting on the bottle. Austin’s fingers, long and slender, appeared flawless under the dim bar light, captivating her attention.
She frowned slightly, puzzled. “What are you doing? I’m already of legal drinking age p>
Austin paused, but then laughed, realizing his mistake. That was right; Yelena was an adult.
However, his instinct had been to protect her when he saw her about to drink.
“I didn’t realize you drank,” Austin admitted.
Yelena took a sip, her eyes narrowing as she savored the flavor.
“The day I turned of legal age, my teacher took me out for a drink. He got me so drunk I passed out. Luckily, he stayed with me the whole time. He warned me afterward about my low tolerance. Three beers and I’m out. He advised me to always know my limits and not to drink excessively, especially around strangers, since he wouldn’t always be there to watch over me p>
Austin was taken aback by her candid story. Smiling, he commented, “Your teacher sounds like he really cared about you p>
Yelena nodded solemnly. “He is really a great man p>
She didn’t elaborate, but a shadow of sadness briefly crossed her features. Yes, her teacher was a good man. How could someone like that just vanish?
Noticing Yelena’s somber mood, Austin was about to say something to lighten the atmosphere when Yelena suddenly stood and darted off.
“Neil!” Yelena called out as she caught the arm of a tall, slender waiter. Startled by her urgency, the young man froze but didn’t pull away.