Auman and Barry barely knew each other. They weren’t close enough to casually meet up for a chat or a meal. Besides, Dumlen was part of his circle, so why bring her into it? She had plenty of friends, so it wasn’t like Barry mattered.

Try had long lashes and deep, compelling eyes. When he looked at someone with such intensity, it made people believe his heart was just as pure. He lined that gaze on Autumn. “We never really got along before, but I think you’re a great person. We click well. Even after you and Damien divorce, it doesn’t change anything. What I mean is—I’d like us to keep in touch and see each other more often.”

Barry’s gaze was warm, and his words carried a sincerity that felt both friendly and comforting. Autumn found it hard to refuse, so she responded with the polite distance people reserved for those they weren’t close to. “Well, we’ll see. There’s no opportunity for that right now.” She was busy with her work and hinted that she had no time for socializing. A polite brush-off was no big deal; it was just how things worked for adults.

“Alright, I’ll be off now.” Barry seemed invested in her reply. When she didn’t turn him down outright, he shot her a small smile and stood to leave.

Autumn was momentarily stunned. When Try smiled, he really was quite handsome. Dhadara already reserved the ice rink. When Barry arrived, Fudia gave him a frosty look. Burr ignored her “What’s wrong with you?” and sat on a bench at the side of the court before looking over at Damien.

Thinking of what lay ahead, Lakawba and Damien were destined for separate ways. There was no future for them as friends. But since nothing was certain yet, he wasn’t about to rashly fall out with Dasap below. He would wait until Authenticate. Also, he would much rather play tennis with Damien than with Rico.

Bar, to his surprise, Damava gave him a hand gesture and asked, “What did you and Aubain talk about?” Batty was shocked. “How did you know I met up with her?” Damava happened to see them when he passed by the café. Barty, do you usually get some wind knocked out of you? Silia chimed in curiously.

(Diamanna, Karny pondered why Lilia gave him the cold shoulder just now. I chose to leave it unspoken.) Now, Emilla Thante’s not to be jealous. “You know you’re the one I always chatter to,” he said teasingly. Tralia couldn’t even be bothered. Barty turned back toward Basien. “Don’t tell me you’re suddenly interested in her mom.”

“Jou amber ile qurulan,” Danden saki said. “We happened to run into Plugzak. She talked about you. Harg really had asked—A said she was just a fun secretary, and that her work was led to her by the chutsertais.” Repeating this, Banden immediately lost his composure. “I’ve already told her to resign,” he said coldly and haughtily. One was absolute, as it never occurred to him that the thought…

For a fleeting moment, his boss's grip tightened. He might lose his job. He didn’t believe that; he looked down on her. As a result, he had never truly cared about what happened to her.