Have We Met?

The masked man had already walked a distance away from them when Adeline came to her senses. She turned and looked at Culver questioningly. Culver shrugged and looked at Adeline, "Well, since he's fine with it, come and join us!" "Right, okay then. I'll be with you both in a moment. Let me make a call to my friend first." "Alright. I'll wait for you by the elevator." Adeline's heart was pounding hard in her chest. Somehow, her guts told her that it wasn't a wise choice to have a meal with them. However, the masked man didn't even give her a chance to refuse them. With that, Adeline reluctantly called Chloe to let her know that they were going to dine in a different restaurant. Chloe replied and said that she would join them momentarily as she had just met an old friend. She also said that she would cancel their order with the steakhouse. Ending the call, Adeline remained standing at the same spot and looked towards where the elevator was. Culver and Alan were waiting for her. Adeline s