Chapter 188

OLIVIA I agreed to have dinner with him. It was only one meal, and compared to twelve thousand dollars, sitting through dinner with him was nothing, or at least that was how I kept justifying it to myself as I stepped into The Belvedere Room that night. The restaurant was quiet, with soft music playing in the background, low enough not to disturb the conversations around the room, while the warm lighting gave the space a calm and composed atmosphere that felt both intimate and restrained. The table was neatly arranged, with a simple floral centerpiece placed at the center, adding a subtle touch of color without drawing too much attention. I had dressed simply for the evening, wearing a white blouse paired with a fitted skirt that fell just below my knees. It was nothing extravagant, just something appropriate for the setting without standing out too much. Across from me, Noah wore a black button-down shirt with tailored trousers, his appearance relaxed yet still put together in a way t