When he walked into the café, Estelle was idly flipping through a magazine.
Looking up as he entered, she asked, “Did you meet Raiden?”
“Sure did!” Lambert sank into a chair, casually slinging an arm over the backrest with a
mocking tone, “Just like
the rumors say, wearing a mask, all about the mystery act! Makes you wonder what he’s
hiding.”
“How’d the deal go?” Estelle inquired.
“It’s alright, still got some details to work out.” Lambert turned his gaze toward Estelle,
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtcuriosity flickering in his
eyes, “What are you really doing here? Who are you looking for?”
Estelle’s eyes held a depth of secrets as she slowly replied, “My brother!”
“Your brother?” Lambert laughed, “He’s in Citadel?”
“Yeah, someone spotted him here.”
“Do you have a picture? Show me, maybe I can help you find him.”
“Thanks!” Estelle’s smile was a subtle curve, “But no, I’ll find him on my own.” Lambert
was curious about Estelle’s identity but didn’t press further. They both fell silent, sipping
their coffee, gazing out the window, lost in their thoughts. Zion was truly serene during
the day, its environment tranquil and beautiful. From every angle, the scenery was
captivating.
That evening, before heading out, Lambert noticed Estelle was nowhere to be seen. He
wasn’t in a hurry,
making his way alone to the bar for some leisure.
No sooner had he sat down than a pale-skinned young girl approached and plopped down
onto his lap, tilting
her head back to take a swig of liquor, then leaning in close to his lips.
Lambert, not one to turn away company, leaned in for a kiss.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmTen minutes later, the girl was pulling Lambert towards her room. He wrapped an arm
around her waist, making
idle chit-chat, “How long you been here?”
“How did you end up here?”
“And have you made much?”
Their playful banter continued as they ascended the stairs and entered her room, only to
find someone else
sitting inside. The sight instantly sobered the girl.
Terrified, she nodded, “Yes!”
“What do you think about my proposal from this morning?” Raiden asked sternly.
Raiden seemed somewhat exasperated by Lambert’s flippant attitude, leaning forward
slightly, “Then let me