Chapter 224

Valeria held the phone, breathing quietly. She listened as the noisy background on the other end faded into silence, then the man's voice came through, hoarse yet clear. "Valeria, it's my birthday today." "Happy…" Valeria paused for a moment. After hearing from Martha about his past, she figured he probably didn't want to hear the words "happy birthday". Instead, she said, "May your days be peaceful and your path smooth, with all things turning out well for you." "Come out and spend my birthday with me." Valeria was silent for a moment. "Alright." With that, she got up, changed her clothes, and opened the door. … It was Valeria's first time on the 68th floor of Grant Group, in downtown Slate City. It was the highest floor. The night wind was strong, blowing her black hair into the air. On the rooftop, Valeria walked forward. Sebastian was already there. The wind tousled his short black hair into a mix of messiness and order. He wore a black overcoat, his shoulders and neck