Chapter 21 Valeria said calmly , " Thank you for your help tonight . I didn't know my daughter called you . Actually , you didn't have to come all the way here just because of her . Sorry for taking up your time . " Her words sounded very formal , causing Sebastian to raise an eyebrow . " Well , I was supposed to have dinner at a mentor's house , but I rushed over when I got the call . So , my time has already been taken . " She was stunned for a few seconds . " I'm sorry . " " I saw a ravioli shop outside the complex when I came , " Sebastian mentioned as he walked forward . His car was parked just outside the building . The car tonight wasn't exactly low - key . It was black and beast - like , crouching in the dark . He didn't drive this kind of car to work . He usually drove something more understated and business - like . Valeria looked at him . Sebastian stubbed out his cigarette and tossed it into a trash can on the side . Turning around , the light stretched his tall figure , long and lean . " I don't need your apologies : Get in the car and buy me dinner . " Valeria opened her mouth to speak , but meeting his deep eyes , she took a deep breath and got into the car . It was just dinner . She could treat it as a social courtesy . 冰冰 Outside the apartment neighborhood , there was a small shop called " Beatrice's Ravioli " . They served breakfast in the mornings . Valeria often stopped by to grab a set of stuffed ravioli pockets or pancakes , with a cup of milk . She was well - acquainted with the shop owner , Beatrice Fowler . " Val , you're here ! " Beatrice greeted warmly , glancing at the refined - looking man sitting across from Valeria . She froze for a second . In this tiny eatery , his striking looks and aura stood out sharply . Valeria looked at Sebastian . " What do you want to eat? " He glanced back at her and motioned for her to place the orders . After all , coming to a ravioli shop meant they were definitely having ravioli . " Two plates of ravioli - one large serving and one small . I'll add another one without shrimp . " After saying that , Valeria bit her lip . Chapter 21 The man across from her gave her a long , probing look . She knew she had just slipped up . Sebastian didn't eat shrimp or most seafood . He was allergic to certain shellfish . When they had been together , she had known all his likes and dislikes by heart . The ravioli here usually had shrimp fillings and seaweed on top . She had subconsciously ordered for him - and that exposed her . Sebastian's dark eyes stayed steady and calm . The shop was fairly lively that night , with seats about half full . In that bustling , everyday local atmosphere , Valeria sat there in her gray dress , her bare face glowing pale and luminous . Such a posture gave off a quiet , gentle beauty that couldn't be described . " Valeria , did you used to live in Slate City ? Did you go to Nueve High School ? " He didn't ask which high school she went to . Instead , he directly asked if it was Nueve High School . " Yes , I'm from Slate City . " There wasn't anything to hide there . Slate City had millions of people - and she was merely an ordinary person among them . It was like she had answered him , but also like she had avoided the question . Just then , two plates of ravioli arrived . Valeria took the plate without shrimp , smiling at Sebastian . " I don't like shrimps . " It was also a way to cover her tracks after the earlier slip - up . Sebastian looked at the ravioli on her plate . " Oh , really ? What a coincidence . I don't like them either . " " I'm sorry . I didn't know . Why don't I switch with you ? I haven't started yet . " Valeria started to move her plate toward him , but he replied blandly , " It's fine . " They finished the meal quickly . Valeria didn't eat much as she had already had dinner at home . So , she could only manage about half of her plate . When she went to pay , she realized she had forgotten her phone . She told Beatrice she'd pay the next morning when she came for breakfast . Beatrice chuckled and asked , " Is that your boyfriend ? He's really handsome . And that car outside looks expensive ."