Chapter 54

"I've reserved a private room at Maple Hotel. Come on and get in the car," Marion said.

"Thank you!" Debra said.

In the afternoon, Juan was headed to a banquet with Joe. As they passed by Arcane Academy, he glanced at the students bustling on campus, and Debra's image involuntarily came to his mind.

"Pull over," he said.

He surprised himself by giving that command.

Joe promptly pulled over and asked, "Sir, do you want to pick up Miss Miles?"

Juan remained silent.

Joe asked again, "Should I call Mrs. Nichols?"

Juan lifted his head, his eyes cold in the rearview mirror. Joe immediately shut his mouth.

At the school gate, Wendy spotted Juan's car and nudged Shelia. "Shelia, isn't that your boyfriend's car? Is he here to pick you up?"

From afar, Shelia recognized the license plate and blushed at Wendy's words.

Carrie teased, "Guess you can't dine with us today. Next time, you're treating."

"Okay, I'll catch you guys later," Shelia chirped, hurrying towards Juan's car.

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