Inside a private room at the restaurant.
The air felt like it was smoldering with embers. Just one spark, and it seemed the whole room could burst into flames.
Sydney Sawyer lifted her leg and kicked Chester Sawyer beside her, giving him a look that said:
'Do something to liven up the mood.'
Chester Sawyer looked like he was about to cry but had no tears left.
'My leg hurts so much. Can you please stop kicking me?'
"Um... 'Fate brings people together from a thousand miles away.' It's fate that we're all sitting here together today, ha." Chester Sawyer chuckled sheepishly. "Fate ties us together, so let's cherish this connection, haha..."
Sydney Sawyer covered her face, exasperated by his failure to be useful.
'So embarrassing.'
Chester Sawyer forced a smile.
'Sis, I really tried my best!'
Sebastian Lockwood chuckled softly. "Indeed. A fateful connection should be cherished."
Ryder Sharp stated bluntly, "If it's an ill-fated connection, it's better to sever it early."
