The chandelier above the center of the restaurant cast intricate patterns of light across the room . Jared and Sarah sat across from each other at a square table . A waiter uncorked a bottle of Bordeaux and poured it into the decanter . The reddish - brown liquid shimmered in the light , reflecting onto Jared's angular profile . His sculpted features carried a relaxed air , and his narrowed eyes settled on the piano not far away . " That's strange . Why isn't anyone playing tonight ? " Sarah asked . She wore a soft amber dress , her long wavy hair falling loosely around her shoulders . Compared to her usual professional attire , she looked much more like a gentle , demure woman . Jared raised an eyebrow . " No idea . " He pictured Lily sitting there playing the piano , on display for everyone like a sideshow . Someone like her , raised in comfort and privilege , couldn't stand it . He even guessed she might've already gone home by now . Lily had always been tactful , never getting in the way of his work . So when she left this morning , he figured it was because she knew he was busy and didn't want to bother him . " Excuse me , here's a dish we think suits you perfectly ! " Yulia's loud , mocking voice suddenly rang out . She set a steaming plate on the table and took the opportunity to give Sarah a long , deliberate look . " Couples ' beef slices ? " Sarah blinked , surprised that a restaurant like this would serve something so ordinary . " Couples ' beef slices are for people ," Yulia said sweetly . " This is called - Dog - Eat - Dog Offal ." The temperature in the room seemed to plummet . Yulia liked to think she was fearless , but whenever she confronted Jared directly , something about him made her uneasy . Maybe it was because she was standing up for Lily . Or maybe it was because she knew she didn't have proof strong enough to completely bring him down . She felt a cold pressure wrap around her throat , like a hand tightening . 10:52 Thu , Sep 11 my day . The screen was open to a Whatsapp conversation . Along with the just - snapped picture , there were dozens more - photos of her alone in the office , photos of her and Jared together . Jared's gaze darkened slightly as he handed the phone back . " She doesn't need to worry . I'll take care of you . " " I told her that too , but she won't listen . " Sarah smiled like a proud older sister . His phone rang again . This time , it was Timothy . Jared picked up , and Timothy's urgent voice came through . " Mr. Jared , Ms. Lily called earlier . The old house caught fire . Madam was injured . She asked you to come quickly . " The screech of Jared's chair being shoved back echoed through the room . " I'm on my way . " He ended the call , muttered a quick " I have to go , " grabbed his jacket , and strode off . The Maybach tore down the highway , overtaking car after car . The Bolt family estate was built halfway up a mountain . Neon signs lit up the winding road . Lily's cab pulled up to the estate . From the outside , everything looked normal - no billowing smoke , no firetrucks . She let out a breath of relief . But when she stepped out , the sharp smell of smoke still lingered . She hurried toward the house . She didn't even bother taking off her shoes before rushing inside . In the living room , Madam Mary sat calmly on the couch , her snow - white hair neatly styled . She wore reading glasses and shelled sunflower seeds while watching TV . " Lily , you're back ! " she called cheerfully , patting the seat next to her . " Come sit ! " Lily was still out of breath , her forehead damp with sweat . 10:52 Thu , Sep 11 Not explicitly . But that frantic tone , those vague half - sentences - it all implied something terrible had happened . " You're alone ? " Madam Mary asked , looking behind her . " Where's my grandson ? " Lily forced a smile . " He's probably busy with meetings . I called , but he didn't answer . " Madam Mary peered over her glasses . " He didn't pick up ? That made you mad , huh? " " No , " Lily said quickly . The truth was , when Jared rejected her call , she wasn't angry - she was afraid . She'd panicked at the thought of something really happening to Madam Mary and Jared not being there . That's why she'd called Timothy . When he said he'd already notified Jared , her heart finally settled . Now , thinking back , it was obvious Jared had declined her call on purpose . The realization chilled her to the core . " You look upset , " Madam Mary said . " Don't worry . I'll make sure he comes home tonight ." Lily blinked . That wasn't what she expected . Had this all been a setup to get Jared and her in the same room ? But before she could respond , she felt a sharp gaze on her . She turned instinctively and saw Jared walking in fast . His deep - set eyes were still laced with the worry he hadn't fully shed . Send Gifts 2.4K Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!