Titus Zane was just about to get up when he suddenly froze in place, one hand propped on the chair, unable to fully rise. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ 𝗇𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗅•𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾•𝗇𝖾𝗍
"Grandpa, I’ve also just arrived in Capital City." So, she was equally unfamiliar with it.
"Hmm, this is a good opportunity for you and Alder to go out, take a look around, and get to know the environment of Capital City," Samuel Zane suddenly changed the tone of his conversation.
Seeing the matter-of-course attitude of her grandfather, she seemed to understand something.
If she said her grandfather wasn’t intentionally creating chances for her and Alder Locke to be alone, she wouldn’t believe it.
Evander Lancaster glanced over indifferently, said nothing, finished the last bit of his porridge, put down his bowl and chopsticks, and left his seat.
Abigail Zimmerman spoke up timely, echoing the sentiment, "Titus, there are many scenic spots in Capital City. Aunt has a lot of work and doesn’t have time to accompany you around, and just as Alder is here, you youngsters can keep each other company and it wouldn’t hurt to go out and have some fun together."
Titus Zane realized that it seemed everyone was trying to bring her and Alder Locke together. Looking at her stern-faced grandfather, she had to compromise, "Okay, I’ll go."
If she didn’t accompany Alder Locke out, Grandpa might come up with some other ideas for them to be alone together.
Young Zhang was the person Grandpa assigned to Titus Zane as her dedicated follower, not only to act as her driver but also to be responsible for her safety.
When they exited the courtyard, Alder Locke directly asked Young Zhang to get out of the car, and he took the driver’s seat himself, driving Titus Zane away from the military compound.
Sitting in the passenger seat, Titus Zane was not in a good mood, resting one hand on her temple as she looked at the road ahead, not initiating any conversation with Alder, the guest.
However, Alder Locke was in a great mood, the corners of his lips turned up, even turning on the car’s music, humming along while driving.
Although she was compelled by Grandfather to come out, Titus Zane found that Alder Locke seemed different from before.
Not to mention his trademark devilish smile had disappeared, but his entire attire had also changed significantly.
Traditional dark trousers, a classic black shirt, covered by a business-long velvet coat, he looked much more pleasant now, not like before with his studded outfit that was uncomfortable to look at.
"Where shall we go first?" Alder Locke stopped humming and asked.
Titus Zane glanced over, her expression cold, "Anywhere."
Alder Locke briefly looked over, his eyebrows furrowed in a smile, but his eyes still couldn’t hide that bit of devilishness.
"Grandpa Zane asked you to be my guide, but what kind of guide is so lazy."
"Sorry, I’m also not familiar with it." This time, Titus Zane couldn’t even bother to look at Alder Locke and continued supporting her temple as she looked forward, her tone even colder.
Seeing Titus Zane’s obviously cold demeanor, Alder Locke shook his head and sighed, "Women!"
Titus Zane glanced over impatiently, while Alder Locke had already turned back to focus on driving, then he made a suggestion.
"How about, we first visit the city tower, and then go to Beihai?"
Titus Zane glanced at him with an unfriendly tone, "It’s freezing, why go to Beihai? To ice skate?"
Alder Locke seemed not to hear Titus Zane’s impatience and cheerfully said, "Hey, that’s a great idea. After visiting the city tower, we’ll go to Beihai. It’s not far away."
Titus Zane glared at him with disdain and murmured after turning her gaze away, "And risk falling into the lake and not being able to get out."
Titus Zane’s complaints brought out cheerful laughter from Alder Locke, "You don’t have to worry about that, aside from being great at flirting, I’m also first-rate at swimming!"
After saying this, Alder Locke realized he misspoke and hastily explained, "That’s not what I meant, actually..."