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    Elena blinked, taken aback. So, apologizing wasn’t just an afterthought—Kason was set on visiting her home to do it properly. She had previously brushed his words off as polite small talk. It hadn’t bothered her that Kason hadn’te to see her.


    Elena brushed it aside with a slight shrug. “Don’t worry about it. It didn’t bother me.”


    Kason’s expression was earnest, his voice firm. “I was serious, though. Cathy was out of line, and we owe you an apology.”


    Elena’s smile flickered with surprise, appreciating Kason’s integrity. Despite hailing from the influential Garrett family and his rapid rise to captain, potentially set to inherit Kirby’s prestigious leadership role, he disyed none of the haughtiness expected of men with his aplishments.


    Curiosity piqued, Elena tilted her head slightly. “And how do you n to do that?”


    To her astonishment, Kason produced a gift box from his coat.


    Elena’s eyes widened slightly as she lifted the lid, revealing a diamond bracelet nestled inside, its simplicity and elegance perfectly matching her style. Elena arched an eyebrow, her tone yful yet intrigued. “Is this meant for me?”


    “Yes,” Kason replied, quickly adding as if realizing his response sounded abrupt. “Consider it an apology gift.”


    Elena’s entire impression of him shifted. He clearly understood that meaningful apologies went beyond mere words. “Thank you,” she said, her voice carrying genuine gratitude.


    Feeling the closure of their encounter, Elena stood and smoothed her dress. “Mr. Garrett, I presume neither of us was really here for a blind date. Since we’ve met, we can both go back and report that we’ve done our part. I’ll tell Kirby that we’re not suitable.”


    To her surprise, the meeting had been quite pleasant.


    Just as she turned to leave, Kason suggested with a hopeful tone, “Let’s have dinner together.”


    “Hmm?” Elena paused, caught off guard by the invitation, her previous resolve momentarily wavering.


    Kason’s gaze was steady as he spoke. “Since we’re here, why don’t we grab dinner before heading back?”


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    Elena considered his suggestion for a moment, then nodded. “Alright, sounds good.”


    He opened the Jeep door for her, and she slid into the passenger seat, offering a grateful “Thank you.”


    As Kason drove, the city buzzed around them. The roads were jammed with peak hour traffic.


    The sycamore trees lining the avenues had donned their autumn golds, and the setting sun cast a warm, golden light over the bustling city. Everywhere, the city’s energy seemed to pulse stronger.


    At this hour, finding a table at most restaurants would be a challenge. However, Kason had a different n. He took Elena to an exclusive dining spot known for its unique charm.


    As they entered, they were greeted by the sight of a serene centralke, with a boat gently bobbing on the water’s surface.


    The manager, spotting Kason, quickly ushered them to a secluded room on the third floor.


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