Just as she was about to speak, the restaurant's violinist suddenly switched to a romantic melody, and across the table, Lester stood up.
Then, as if by magic, he produced a bouquet of fiery red roses from behind his back!
Anastasia's heart skipped a beat, and she was overcome with the urge to run.
But Lester gave her no chance, approaching her with the bouquet in hand.
"I know this is sudden, but I don't want to live with any regrets. It was love at first sight for me, Anastasia. Will you give me a chance?"
At that moment, the other diners in the restaurant noticed the commotion and turned to watch.
Some let out playful whoops, casting encouraging and good-natured glances at Anastasia and Lester, the center of attention.
Anastasia shot to her feet, her scalp prickling with anxiety.
She forced an awkward smile. "Mr. Calderon—"
She was about to explain that she was already married when a group of people walked in through the restaurant's entrance.
"Mr. Harrison Lancaster, our restaurant is quite popular with young couples. What a coincidence to walk in on such a romantic scene today..."
*Mr. Harrison Lancaster?*
Anastasia's heart leaped into her throat as she whipped her head around.
The moment their eyes met, a single thought screamed through her mind— *I'm so dead.*
Why was Harrison here?!
He said he was going out for an inspection today!
The restaurant owner continued his glowing remarks, but noticing that Anastasia was staring at their party and completely ignoring the man holding the flowers, he joked to Harrison, "It seems our leading lady is a bit shy today..."
But when the owner turned back, he saw Harrison's face was thunderous, his eyes churning with rage.
"Mr. Harrison Lancaster...?"
"Hubby—"
After a brief moment of shock and guilt, Anastasia snapped back to her senses and rushed toward Harrison.
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