Chapter 758

"Why didn't you say so earlier?" Jade said, a bit deflated. "I promised to treat you to a meal."

'Now it’s messed up! I didn’t finish the meal and still owe Orion a favor.'

Orion didn’t mind and smiled. "Consider yourself treated."

He chuckled softly and walked ahead.

Seeing him head toward the elevator, Jade could only follow, thinking she would have to find a chance to repay the favor.

After just a few steps, Orion turned back. He put on a hat and even donned a mask.

Jade noticed his tense demeanor and instinctively glanced downstairs.

Several paparazzi were huddled together, occasionally glancing in their direction.

Jade's heart sank. In a hushed voice, she asked Orion, "Are you being followed?"

"Isn't it obvious?" Orion muttered.

The paparazzi were unlike those rabid fans. They specialized in sneaking shots of celebrities off guard. Unflattering photos, all kinds of scandalous news—they wrote anything to stir up buzz.

To avoid trouble, artists kept their distance from th