Now ….

Looking at her refreshed face in the mirror of the office bathroom, Elzi pushed those memories out of her mind. She shook her head with a restrained grin and muttered to herself.

“I don't care if they call me vengeful or heartless. I don't care. I've spent years for you, Ben. That's more than enough to prove how stupid I've been all this time. Even if I'm not happy with Mario later, at least I won't be hurt by you again.”

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1991 House was the restaurant Elzi chose for the evening. An upscale place frequented by the upper class, including Mario. So, it was not unusual when...