Chapter 1528


    Chapter 1528 The Grand Finale


    After returning from their honeymoon, Neera, carrying bags of various sizes, made her way to Grace


    Hospital.


    At that moment, Isabe had justpleted a major surgery. Rushing to the office after a quick shower


    and change of clothes, she copsed onto the couch, too exhausted to lift a finger.


    Neera reached the door and knocked twice. “Bell, are you there? It’s me.”


    Isabe was in a daze. Recognizing the voice, she mumbled a couple of times with her head buried


    before raising her voice to say, “Come in.”


    Neera blinked, discerning from the woman’s weak and breathless voice that she had just finished a


    surgery.


    Upon entering, unsurprisingly, there was no one in sight.


    With practiced ease, she maneuvered around the couch, discovering Isabe nestled within it.


    Squatting down with a smile, she yfully poked the half of Isabe’s face that was visible.


    “Bell, it’s me. I’vee to bring you presents.”


    Without even opening her eyes, Isabe swatted her hand away and weakly remarked, “No present will


    help now; I’m already a wreck. Are you here to collect my body? How kind of you… Thank you…”


    Neera chuckled, “What a mess you’re in. Wake up now. The limited edition bag and ne you


    specifically asked for, I’ve bought them all for you.”


    At these words, Isabe’s eyes shot open as if injected with adrenaline. Swiftly propping herself up on


    the couch, she sat upright.


    Just as she was about to speak, her gaze moved past Neera and fixed on the man behind her. She


    waspletely


    stunned.


    Neera noticed her standing still as if someone had suddenly hit her with some magic. Out of curiosity,


    she reached out and waved in front of Isabe.


    “Hey, wake up. You’re not meditating again, are you?”


    While conversing, Neera noticed Isabe’s disheveled hair, prompting her to casually smooth it out.


    As she made this tactile adjustment, Isabe only then realized the extent of her unkempt appearance.


    Her face instantly turned extremely scarlet, and she abruptly threw herself back onto the couch, her


    voice muffled as she shouted, “You… You guys go out first!”


    Neera wore an inexplicable expression on her face. However, due to the presence of others, she


    refrained from saying much. Instead, she took Zephyr and left.


    After walking out, she suddenly turned her head to stare at Zephyr, as if she had btedly understood


    something.


    Feeling a bit uneasy under her intense gaze, the man pursed his lips and inquired, “Ms. Garcia, is there


    something on my face?”


    Neera suddenly chuckled with a meaningful smile. “No, no.”


    Tsk, Bell’s so obsessed with appearance. It looks like romance is knocking on her door!


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    By the time Isabe took the initiative to open the door, allowing them to re-enter, she had already


    freshened up. Neera observed that her friend not only applied foundation but also put on lipstick and


    eye makeup.


    Wow, she got all that done in such a short time. How impressive!


    “Oh dear, Neera, why didn’t you tell me before you came? I could have prepared and given you a


    proper wee.” Isabe affectionately held onto Neera’s arm, yet her eyes subtly nced toward


    Zephyr. “I’ve never seen this gentleman before. Who is he?”


    Zephyr addressed Isabe in a professional tone, “I’m Ms. Garcia’s personal bodyguard. My name is


    Zephyr. Nice to meet you, Ms. Lopez.”


    Observing hisposed demeanor, Isabe’s eyes sparkled even more, and excitement filled her


    heart. I’m totally into this cool, muscr hunk. He’s incredibly handsome and exudes a strong sense of


    security. Isn’t he just perfect!


    Neera, catching wind of Isabe’s thoughts, nudged her and whispered, “Drop that lovesick look of


    yours; it’s not like you’ve never seen a handsome guy before. Show some restraint.”


    Isabe shot Neera a disapproving look and whispered in her ear, “Being reserved won’t help me win


    over the handsome guys, stinky Neera. You knew I liked guys like this; why didn’t you introduce me to


    him earlier!”


    Neera rubbed her forehead. “I’ve been so busy; I can’t remember all of that. I’ve even forgotten that


    you guys have never met before.”


    With a yful hum, Isabe said, “No matter what, you’re treating tonight.”


    Neera chuckled at her antics. “All right, I get it. Now, go wipe your drool.”


    Engrossed in their hushed conversation, Zephyr couldn’t hear them. However, he couldn’t shake the


    feeling that Isabe was peeping at him now and then.


    Normally, being stared at would irritate him, possibly even lead to direct anger. Yet, as those lively,


    large eyes gazed upon him, he found it strangely tolerable for the first time.


    The trio then proceeded to the restaurant together.


    Isabe, typically obsessed with limited edition handbags and such, lost interest entirely upon


    encountering the handsome Zephyr. Her sole focus became finding opportunities to exchange words


    with him.


    Neera yed the role of a facilitator, passing messages between the two during the meal to encourage


    their conversation.


    However, Zephyr remained reserved, contributing minimal words even during their chat. Thus, Isabe


    took the lead in initiating most of the conversation throughout the meal.


    Feeling somewhat defeated after the meal, Isabe sighed. “Ah, it’s funny. Here I am, as beautiful as a


    flower, and I’ve never chased after anyone. But the one time I finally meet someone who makes my


    heart flutter, he turns out to be as emotionless as a log.”


    Neera chuckled, lightly tapping her forehead, “Come on, don’t give up so soon. You’ve got to have


    some patience. Although Zephyr doesn’t talk much, he’s the type who’s cold on the outside but warm


    on the inside. He’s a good guy. If you two could make it work, I’d be quite happy to see it. So, put in


    some more effort, and give it a try, okay?”


    Isabe hummed in response, ncing at the man behind her who still wore an expression of


    indifference, as if he were a deted balloon. “I feel like he doesn’t take me seriously at all. I guess


    we’ll see.”


    As they prepared to depart, Neera abruptly remembered leaving her phone behind. She requested


    them to wait for her in the lobby as she retraced her steps to retrieve it.


    Consequently, in the lobby, Isabe and Zephyr found themselves standing facing each other, both


    silent in the peculiar atmosphere.


    Suddenly, the lights throughout the hall flickered twice and, with a pop, extinguishedpletely.


    The entire space plunged into darkness, startling Isabe, prompting a short, sharp scream to escape


    her lips.


    Before she could react, a robust arm encircled her shoulder, pulling her into a protective embrace.


    “It’s just a power outage.”


    As soon as the words left his mouth, Zephyr was taken aback, realizing he had acted on instinct,


    forgetting they had only met once. His initial impulse was to release her.


    However, in the ensuing silence, Isabe’s voice, soft as a kitten’s, reassured him, “Mm, I’m not scared


    anymore. Thank you, Zephyr.”


    For some inexplicable reason, her voice seemed to scratch at Zephyr’s heart, creating a ticklish


    sensation.


    The thought of letting her go instantly evaporated.


    It wasn’t until the hall lights flickered back on that he lowered his head, observing the slightly blushing,


    shy face in his arms.


    In that moment, a peculiar sensation stirred within him, as if something had blossomed deep within…


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