Chapter 326

The elevator doors slid open.

Frederick was eager to escape further interaction with the enigmatic woman, and he hurried into the restaurant.

He quickly located the table Sylvester had specified, his mind still swirling with questions about his supposed fiancee. Though marriage was far from his thoughts, he understood the necessity of maintaining this charade for the sake of the family trial.

A flicker of anticipation stirred within him as he contemplated his mystery fiancee. The image of Priscilla momentarily surfaced. To think that just two months after their divorce, he was already entangled in another engagement…

Lost in thought, Frederick barely noticed the delicate hand that gently pulled out the chair opposite him.

His fiancee had arrived.

Judging by the slender fingers, he imagined a tall, graceful woman with smooth skin—a classic beauty.

Eager to make a good impression, Frederick smiled as he looked up.

However, the smile instantly froze on his face.

It wasn't that