The black luxury car came to a smooth halt outside a grand, five-star restaurant nestled in the heart of the city. Valets in crisp uniforms rushed forward. The door opened with a soft click, and Lu Jinchen stepped out in an elegant black suit, his sharp eyes cold and unreadable.
Yan Meilin followed, adjusting her dress nervously. She glanced around, anxious that someone might recognize them. She knew Lu Jinchen was a popular businessman, and she did not want to be photographed together with him.
The emperor might not be aware of these things, but she cared about him. She did not want to become tomorrow's headlines just because she had lunch with him.
"You seem nervous?" the emperor inquired as they entered the restaurant together.
"No-nothing...." she whispered, shaking her head.
The moment they stepped in, a well-dressed server approached with a respectful bow. "Mr. Lu, this way."
