At 8 p.m. in the Lumen Bay Restaurant, Charlotte arrived at her reserved table early.

Unexpectedly, Silas was already there.

She was surprised for a moment before she quickly wore a smile. "I didn't expect you to be so early, Mr. Hoyce."

"Since I'm seeing you, of course, I have to be more than punctual, Ms. Seinfield." There was a tender look in Silas's gray-greenish eyes as he gracefully sat down opposite her.

The restaurant hall resounded with melodious piano music, ...