Chapter 78: Done

Grace stepped out of the booth an hour later, her expression cool and composed, the subtle smirk of a deal well made still lingering on her lips.

But the moment she saw who was waiting for her, the smile vanished.

It wasn't Ryuji standing by the exit.

It was Marco.

Her jaw clenched, but she didn't falter. Without missing a beat, she picked up her pace and strode right past him, heading straight for the exit as if he didn't ...