Chapter 702

Zayn nodded in understanding and sat across from Valarie, explaining why he had chosen this place.

"I apologize for meeting here, Ms. Weir. I usually don't have time, but I have a horse racing today, so I asked you to meet me here. I hope you don't mind," he said.

Valarie looked straight at Zayn. He was tall and casually dressed, sitting in front of her with a commanding presence. While he wasn't conventionally handsome, he had a pleasant and gentle disposition, which made a good first impression.

"I understand, Mr. Updike. I don't mind. Let's get started with the date," Valarie said.

As soon as she finished speaking, Zayn couldn't help but laugh.

Noticing the puzzled look on Valarie's face, he quickly waved his hand.

"Sorry, Ms. Weir. It's just that the way you said, 'let's get started with the date', was so serious that it struck me as amusing," he clarified.

Valarie pressed her lips together and replied, "Mr. Updike, I think we should get straight to the point since this is a