Chapter 180

Justine's hunch got proven right that very day. Turns out, none of the images she had in mind matched Lionel whatsoever. "Well now, who'd have thought the younger crowd still remembers me?" Lionel had literally climbed in through the window, casually brushing off his clothes, giving Justine a warm smile that was anything but the serious tycoon vibe she'd expected. "Y-You... You're really..." Justine covered her mouth, completely speechless. Seriously? This was Lionel? Oh my god—he looked nothing like the cold-blooded billionaire she pictured. That outfit, that look... he gave off more "immortal hermit" than ruthless CEO. "Aha, kids these days... Don't be so shocked." Lionel plopped right down beside Elizabeth, then gave her a playful wink. "I, uh... Mr. Flynn, I'm Justine from the Webb family, nice to meet you. I didn't prepare—" Justine was flustered as heck, fumbling for words. "Relax, girl, sit down already. Lizzie's mentioned you before. First time meeting? Here." He pulled a delic