Chapter 48

By the river, Eliza sat on the railing, squinting, lifting her head, looking at the night sky. The stars tonight were densely packed, filling her entire vision, the wind from the river bringing a faint fishy scent over her skin, spreading endlessly. She gripped her bubble tea, taking a deep breath. A tapioca pearl got stuck in the straw, so she gave it a flick, tossed it aside, and decided to drink straight from the cup. In fact, she had met with Secretary Nina in the afternoon and he had advised her, however, she simply couldn't bear dealing with that man any longer. For some people, a single meeting could make them feel like old friends, while a mere glance at others could make them seem like enemies. She was so disgusted that she could not even stand their breath. Currently, she saw Secretary Nina as a sister, and that obnoxious peacock as an enemy. Choosing to leave right now was a blessing in disguise! All she had to do was settle few formalities, and it would be all good. After s