Chapter 70

Michelle Xia was somewhat taken aback by Alex Ye's words; they hadn't crossed her mind before. It was the first time someone had offered to pick her up after work. She glanced at the work meal in her hand, considering her empty stomach. "Just wait a bit," she told Alex, "I'll eat a little and change my clothes."

Usually, Michelle and her sister Lizzy ate dinner quite early and weren't accustomed to eating too late. They'd simply have a small meal to fill up. Noticing the peculiar atmosphere surrounding her conversation with Alex, Michelle looked up and caught the eyes of several co-workers discreetly watching them. When her gaze met theirs, they immediately looked away, pretending they hadn't been observing.

Feeling somewhat uncomfortable with all the attention on her chat with Alex, Michelle wished he would leave soon. She nodded hurriedly and said, "Sure, go ahead and do your thing."

Alex cast a sidelong glance at her and asked in his usual calm and deep voice, "Is knowing me someth