Chapter 74

Shanice walked toward me with a graceful sway, smiling as she greeted me. "It's been a long time since we last met." "Hasn't it only been a few days?" I replied casually, watching her. She smiled and waved her hand dismissively. "To me, it feels like it's been forever since I last saw you." My face flushed slightly, unsure how to respond to her teasing. Shanice always had a way of playfully putting me on the spot, leaving me speechless. "Let's talk inside." As Shanice walked ahead, every server bowed respectfully, greeting her with deference. "Hello, Ms. Klint." "Good afternoon, Ms. Klint." She acknowledged them with a nod, carrying herself with understated authority. She wasn't acting like a general manager in the slightest. I followed Shanice into the private room. As soon as we sat down, she rested her chin on her hands, tilting her head as studied me. I felt incredibly uncomfortable under her gaze. "Why are you staring at me like that?" Shanice smiled, raising an eyebr