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    Erica looked momentarily surprised upon hearing Cam’s words, but she quickly regained her


    composure and asked, “Jealous?”


    Cam let out a resignedugh. “What I mean is that he’s not into me because he shouldn’t have let


    me see that lipstick mark.”


    Erica thought for a moment. “Maybe he wanted you to see it? Perhaps he was just testing you and


    trying to get your reaction.”


    Cam was taken aback, amused, “Testing me? Why?”


    Maybe he’s interested in you and wants to see if you’d get jealous or upset,” Erica suggested.


    Have you ever considered that he might actually be into you?” She pressed on.


    Cam fell silent. “He and I are from different worlds. I don’t want to think about it. Right now, I just


    want to focus on my job. Nothing


    else matters.”


    Erica shook her head. “People who are self–made don’t really hold onto ss notions. It’s not like


    he’s from some old–money dynasty.”


    “Let’s not talk about him anymore. I’m so full. Let’s pay the bill and go for a walk,” Cam changed


    the subject, signaling the waiter for the check.


    Erica clicked her tongue. “Alright, no mentioning that man.”


    The two left the restaurant and started walking towards the overpass.


    There weren’t many people on the overpass, but there were a few stalls selling trinkets. One


    particrly noticeable old man stood out, with a crystal ballid out in front of him, draped in a dark


    robe, exuding a mysterious yet benevolent aura. He seemed to have poor vision and was wearing a


    pair of sunsses.


    While the old man was distracted, a scruffy little boy stealthily took some money from his open


    purse. The old man felt someone touch his purse, and, groping inside, he found it empty. He


    chuckled, seemingly not too bothered by it.


    Cam saw this and shouted angrily, “Hey! Give the money back!” She chased after the boy, but


    unfortunately, her high heels slowed her down, and the boy vanished in no time.


    With her hands on her hips, Cam fumed as she watched the boy disappear from sight. If not for


    her shoes, she would have caught him. Her morning runs weren’t for nothing.


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    Erica, panting, caught up to her and asked breathlessly, “Did he get away?”


    “Yes,” Cam frowned.


    Cam held Erica’s arm and walked back to the old man’s stall. She asked softly, “Sir, are you


    alright?”


    The old man looked up, smiled, and said, “It’s alright.” He seemed to have seen through the trivial


    disturbances of the world and didn’t mind such small matters.


    Cam nced at the old man’s stall and sat down, saying, “Sir, could you read my fortune?”


    The old man nodded with a smile, “Give me your hand.”


    Cam extended her hand, and the old man gently touched her palm lines, withdrawing his hand


    after a moment. He spoke slowly, “My dear, you are destined for great wealth and love, cherished


    by your parents, respected by your siblings…”


    Cam looked at Erica, who pursed her lips, holding back augh.


    The old man continued, “The man meant for you appeared when you were seventeen, and you


    share a deep connection. He is talented. smart, witty, and capable. He ys a significant role in


    your life. But your journey together won’t be smooth sailing. It will involve some twists and


    challenges. Only through these tests will your love grow stronger.”


    Cam nodded, taking out a hundred dors and cing it in the old man’s purse, “Thank you, sir. I


    wish you good health. I must be going


    Enca, linking arms with Cam, walked away before whispering with a chuckle, “That didn’t seem


    urate at all