At Starlight Lounge, Anastasia's phone rang on the table. But since she didn't answer unknown numbers. she simply hit decline. A text came right after. She looked down. It was from the same unfamiliar number, 'So cold?' She replied, Who is this?" Winston. The guy who saved your life twice.' Anastasia's fingers curled slightly. Last night, Winston had carried her into the ER and stayed with her all night. When she woke up this morning and didn't see him, she thought he wouldn't show up again. She hadn't expected him to come back to the hospital looking for her. She wasn't ungrateful. She typed back, ...I was discharged. I forgot to tell you. Winston, Did you really forget, or did you just never save my number?" She admitted it. She did want to keep her distance from him. Mostly because of how forward he had been the last time. That kiss had felt like he was just acting on desire, and it had scared her. But last night, he had been so proper. She couldn't quite figure out what kind of person he really was. While she was lost in thought, another message came through. This time it was a photo. A long hand held a food container in a hospital hallway. The nails were neatly trimmed and clean. Looks like the stray cats outside the hospital will be the ones cating this Was dual food meant for her? She had been sick with no one to care, and now this man, a complete stranger, had thought of her A warm feeling spread through her chest. She bit her lip and typed. "Thank you" Winston replied instantly. That's it? Just thank you? Not even a meal? And you're not planning to sell me the company? At the mention of Skycrest Corporation, Anastasia grew serious. Maybe she shouldn't judge him by her first impression. After all, from what he had done last night, aside 2/3 2:07 pm DDDD. When do you have time, Winston? Let's set up a meeting to talk about the acquisition. Her attitude shifted quickly After all, this wasn't just her savior. He was also a potential buyer of Skycrest Corporation. Looking at the screen. Winston smirked. 'Where are you now? I happen to be free. Now! Anastasia instinctively checked the time on her phone. It was 8:30 p.m. She had just finished dinner with Claire and was about to head back. But the acquisition was better discussed sooner rather than later. And since the hotel she was staying at had a tea lounge on the first floor, quiet enough for business talk, she sent him the address. 'Huh? Winston teased, 'What, picking a hotel? Planning to seduce me if we can't agree on the terms?" Anastasia ignored the joke and replied, 'Half an hour later, at the tea lounge in this hotel. After sending the message and realizing she was a little pressed for time, Anastasia said quickly, "Claire, something came up. I need to go now." 3/3 2:07 pm D DDD. The Rose Who Chose His Rival Over Him +8 Pearls