Chapter 1761

Listening to Thelma's respectful tone, almost as if she were addressing an elder, Charles felt an unexpected twinge of discomfort. Before he could dwell on it, Clement broke the moment. "What do you want for dinner tonight? I'll book a restaurant," Clement suggested. Charles thought for a moment before replying, "How about fondue?" Then, he turned to Thelma. "Do you like fondue?" Caught off guard, Thelma hesitated before answering, "Oh? Yes, I do. I like it." "Perfect. Then join us," Charles said casually. Both Clement and Thelma were momentarily stunned. And just like that, they were having dinner together. … A few hours later, they ate and chatted at a bustling fondue restaurant until 10:00 pm. Charles and Clement had a few drinks, while Thelma stayed with soft drinks. When they were finally ready to leave, she prepared to hail a ride home. Although slightly tipsy, Charles was still composed and logical. "It's not safe to take a cab at this hour. I'll have Darell take you