Chapter 61

After a good while, Clarice realized she wasn't heading towards her house. So, where was he taking her? Clarice was filled with doubts, but just as she was about to ask, he had already entered one of the fanciest neighborhoods in the capital, with a long lake on the way.

Clarice knew there was a high-class restaurant at the top of the lake. Alice had mentioned this restaurant several times, ranking it as number one on her list of places to eat. However, getting a reservation there was more challenging than securing a Michelin star, so she had to step back.

The car suddenly stopped in front of the lakefront restaurant, and Nicholas graciously opened the car door for Clarice, watching her hesitate as she stepped out of the car. "Why did you bring me here?" Her heart raced as she asked anxiously.

"Let's have lunch!" It was only two short words, but he had already locked the car, and his deep eyes silently fixed on the road ahead. Under the noonday sun, the contours of his face emitted a