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Chapter 25 - Finally

As it was time for Kiara to leave Erica, Erica reminded Kiara to be kind to the person she was meeting and suggested that, she ask some questions to get to know him better.

After chatting with Erica for a bit, Kiara got out of the car and quickly made her way to the restaurant.

As she arrived at the entrance, she paused and turned to wave goodbye to Erica who remained in the car.

With a smile on her face, Kiara took a deep breath before stepping into the restaurant.

Kiara looked around the restaurant and spotted an unoccupied table tucked away in a corner.

Opting for a more inconspicuous spot, she took a seat and ordered a juice, then settled in to wait for her companion.

Unbeknownst to her, Erica remained in her car, conducting a discreet investigation to try and uncover any potential red flags about the person Kiara was meeting.

After a few minutes, Erica noticed an expensive car pulling into the garage and quickly rolled up her window to avoid being seen.

She was surprised to see the driver emerge from the vehicle and open the back door, clearly waiting for someone important to step out.

To Erica's surprised, the bartender emerged from the car, dressed in a tidy and unassuming manner.

The driver paid him a show of respect, bowing down and exchanging a quiet word with him before departing.

Erica was shocked by what she had just witnessed, confirming her suspicions she had about him the other day.

She had sensed something was off about him ever since he had come over for dinner at their place.

Erica felt compelled to investigate further and approached the driver, hoping to glean some information about the man's background.

She decided to keep a close eye on him, just in case.

Meanwhile, inside the restaurant, Kiara nervously fidgeted with her napkin, hoping that her date would arrive soon.

She sipped her juice and tried to calm her nerves, wondering what the bartender would look like when he finally arrives .

The bartender glanced at his watch and realized he was running ten minutes late, so he hurried towards the building without looking back.

As soon as he was out of sight, Erica swiftly exited her car and rushed towards the driver who was about to enter the vehicle.

"Excuse me," Erica said with a smile. The driver looked her up and down before asking, "How can I assist you?"

"It's nothing urgent," she replied hesitantly, "but could you possibly tell me who owns this luxurious car?"

"It belongs to my employer," he answered innocently. "Ah, I see. And who might your employer be?"

Erica asked, hoping to extract some information about the owner's identity.

Although the driver appeared hesitant to answer Erica's questions, she was determined to find out more.

"Please don't be alarmed, sir. I have no ill intentions. I'm simply curious about who the owner of the car is," she reassured him.

After a moment of hesitation, the driver relented and revealed,

"Well... I can't divulge too much information, but I can tell you he comes from a wealthy family..."

He trailed off, unsure of what else to say. "That's alright. I understand," Erica replied, trying to put him at ease.

"Could you possibly tell me his name?" she asked, hoping to glean more details. The driver nodded, seemingly willing to share more information.

"He goes by the initials MB, and he's the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong," the driver disclosed.

Erica's eyes widened in surprise as soon as she heard the name Armstrong.

"Oh my goodness! Are you telling me he's the son of that multi-billionaire?" she exclaimed, recognizing the family name.

"Yes, that's correct," he confirmed with a smile. "Who knows, you might get lucky if you try your luck," he suggested jokingly, and both of them laughed.

Erica expressed her gratitude to the driver and returned to her car, still in disbelief about the information she had just received.

She decided not to disclose this information to Kiara since it was their first date, and she wanted to give their relationship time to evolve and develop.

Upon returning home, Erica continued to ponder over what she had learned.

Erica murmured to herself, feeling intrigued and mystified by the new information she had obtained.

She couldn't help but wonder, "If he comes from such a wealthy family, why is he working as a bartender in a local bar?"

Erica was puzzled and couldn't seem to fathom why someone from such a privileged background would choose to work in a seemingly mundane job.

As Erica pondered over the situation, she contemplated the possibility of the man having ulterior motives for working at the bar.

However, she dismissed the idea, feeling that it was unlikely.

She debated with herself over whether or not to confront him about his background, but ultimately decided against it, feeling that it would be intrusive and impolite.

Later on, while scrolling through her phone, she dozed off, still preoccupied with thoughts about the enigmatic bar attendant.

MB entered the restaurant and spotted a woman seated alone in a corner, sipping on a glass of juice.

Assuming it was Erica, he hastened over to the table, only to discover that the woman was actually Kiara, much to his surprise.

MB felt a momentary confusion as he approached the table and saw Kiara instead of Erica, but he quickly regained his composure and decided to greet her warmly.

"Hi there, beautiful," he said, flashing her a charming smile from behind.

Kiara was taken aback by the unexpected greeting and turned around to face him.

As she looked up at him, she was struck by his handsome features and the confident aura he exuded.

"Hi," she replied, feeling a bit nervous but also intrigued by the man in front of her.

He made himself comfortable and kept staring at Kiara.

His eyes quickly spotted the part that was revealing her skin.

His eyes suddenly changed and the moment he set his eyes on it.

Kiara became uncomfortable and MB realized he was making her uncomfortable with him staring at her.

"I apologize for making you uncomfortable," MB said, noticing Kiara's discomfort.

"Not a problem," Kiara replied. MB then asked, "Where's your friend, Erica?"

MB was surprised to hear that Erica planned the date for Kiara.

He couldn't believe it, and his eyes widened in amazement.

Kiara smiled at her reaction, which made her eyes shine.

It was as if the smile had brightened up the whole room.

MB couldn't help but feel drawn to Kiara's radiance, and he found himself staring at her once again. But this time, he quickly looked away, realizing he was doing it again.