"Tell them it was from a guy named Pete," Lyon instructed.

If Pete hadn't just gotten up and left, Lyon wouldn't have had to go searching for Zara.

"Alright," Zara stated.

Zara did not choose to stay for dinner with Lyon, as they weren't friends.

"If that's it, I'm off," she stated.

Lyon gazed at her seriously. "Ms. Oziy, keep this confidential. I don't want anyone to know that I gave it to you."

"Don't worry. I'll keep it confidential," Zara assured him.

After Zara had exited the restaurant, she went directly to my apartment.

Upon seeing Zara, I was happy to see her. "Zara, what brings you here?"

Zara...