Chapter 13 A Familiar Guy Elaine tilted her head back and looked up at the towering building , its spire seemingly reaching into the clouds , the bright sunlight creating colorful halos in the air . She pushed open the glass door and stepped inside . The receptionist was on the phone , so Elaine waited quietly for a moment . When the receptionist finally hung up , she smiled and said , " Hello , I'm Elaine . I have an appointment with Editor - in - Chief Peggy Ashley . " The receptionist greeted her with a polite smile , led her into the meeting room , and poured her a glass of water . " Please wait here , Ms. Valentine . " Before long , a woman in her thirties entered . Her skin was flawlessly maintained , making it hard to guess her exact age . She was dressed stylishly and exuded a graceful aura . " Ms. Valentine , I'm sorry to keep you waiting . " Elaine stood and extended her hand . " Hello , Ms. Ashley . " They shook hands , and Peggy sat down across from her , smiling gracefully . 0.00 % 11:03 Chapter 13 4 Familiar Guy 288 - Vouchers " Since Lacy recommended you , you really didn't have to come all the way here . You could've just started working directly . " Her tone was calm , even carrying a hint of warmth . Elaine smiled slightly , but couldn't help reminding her , " Ms. Ashley , I'm not sure if Lacy mentioned , but I don't have any work experience . " Since graduating from the University of Drego , she had focused on sketching and painting , and hadn't held a formal job . Although this opportunity had come through Lacy Walker's introduction , Elaine felt it was necessary to go through the formalities to avoid being isolated by her future colleagues . Peggy seemed unconcerned . " Work isn't as complicated as you think . If you don't know something , just ask . " " Thank you for giving me this opportunity , Ms. Ashley . " Elaine shook her hand again , confirmed that she would start work tomorrow , and then left the office . With some time to spare , she decided to stop by a nearby café . The café was nestled by the lake , surrounded by willows casting their shade over the water , creating a peaceful , serene atmosphere . It was just after 10 a.m. , and the café was nearly empty . Elaine sat under a sunshade , holding a cup of coffee . She took a sip , squinting 2467 % C 10 G 11.03 Chapter 13 A Familiar Guy 1288 Vouchers slightly in the sunlight . At a nearby table , a familiar figure caught her eye - no matter how much he changed , she'd always recognize him . Sitting across from him was a girl with a sweet , innocent look , wearing a cute white dress that gave her a delicate , almost porcelain - like quality . The man seemed to be saying something to her , and the girl shyly lowered her head , her long , silky hair falling to her chest , revealing her fair neck . Elaine sighed softly . Yet another naive girl had fallen into the hands of a wolf in sheep's clothing . The way the girl looked at him - shy and infatuated - made it clear that Fabian Joyce , the notorious playboy , had already wrapped her around his finger . 111 With a feeling of karmic justice , Elaine set down her coffee cup , stood up , and approached them . Flashing a bright smile , she greeted Fabian with familiarity . " Hey , Fabian . " The casual " Fabian " made Fabian jump slightly . He had seen her earlier but didn't greet her because he was with his companion . He had assumed that anything related to Cordell would make her want 55.60 % 10 D G 1103 Chapter 13 A Familiar Guy 288 Wouchers to stay as far away as possible . Never in a million years did he expect her to approach him first , let alone call him so familiarly . In the past , she always addressed him by " Mr. Joyce " . Of course , he wouldn't dare let her call him Fabian . He remembered it clearly : the one time she had called him " Fabian , " and afterward , Cordell had shot her down so harshly that she hadn't dared to say it again for a whole month . When Cordell had introduced her to him years ago , she was just sixteen - innocent and pure , always calling him " Mr. Joyce . " It had felt a bit uncomfortable to him . Their relationship had been distant , so he had gently coaxed her into calling him " Fabian " instead .