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“How long have you lived in Manhattan?” Bryan asked as he cut into his salmon steak. He occasionally observed Celine who sat quietly while enjoying what the girl had ordered.
“According to the schedule, I've been here for almost three weeks.” Celine looked at her dish with interest. “I never knew Manhattan had such a cozy French restaurant, and the food looks good too.”
“Don't just look at it, but savor it. Especially the salmon, you'll find it different from other restaurants.”
Celine smiled cheerfully. “You're right. We should eat it before it gets cold. And why aren't you eating it right away? Are you enjoying the decorations on your plate?”
“I need to make sure my partner for tonight is comfortable and enjoys my company.”
The girl looked at Bryan with a quizzical look but then laughed. “My partner?” She sliced the salmon, chewing slowly and savoring the lemon fl
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