Chapter 563

Stepping into a restaurant that looked anything but conventional, Le Su couldn't help glancing around in astonishment. This place resembled a private kitchen more than an eatery—designed like a dining establishment, yet devoid of any customers. The staff, however, treated Victor with exceptional reverence, addressing him simply as "Sir" without his surname, as if he were the master of the house. Seated by a small ornamental pool, Le Su didn’t even need to order. Instead, she leaned over to watch the tiny fish darting through the water, her childlike curiosity making her seem almost whimsical. Victor sat across from her, resting his elbow on the table and his chin on his hand. His dark, fathomless gaze lingered on the girl, lost in thought. Memories from decades ago flooded his mind, vivid as yesterday. Even the way she used to cry as a little girl played out clearly in his imagination. He remembered one time when she had fallen ill, listless and pitiful. He had bought her a beautiful d