15. Tempting

Gerald had neatly parked the car in front of Leonida's. However, it turned out that his promise was false because instead of returning home, he casually led Axel inside the restaurant.

Ariana's employees, who were busy wiping tables and setting up utensils, were surprised by her presence. The attention of the staff was drawn to her because of her boss's somewhat elegant appearance in an oversized sweater and a knee-length skirt.

She rarely wore skirts while working, except for occasions that she considered "complicated" and required her to wear such attire.

"Hey, last night, what happened?" Bryan, one of her waiters who was wiping glasses in one corner of the restaurant, asked. "Did you get possessed by something as a newlywed?" Ariana replied with a sly tone, making the young man unbelieving.

"Is Amber here?" Ariana ignored his astonishment.

"She's in the back with the boys," he answered. "But seriously, were you really possessed by a newlywed spirit, Miss?" He asked incredulous