Rose was so protected by Caesar that she had no idea how he dealt with it.
"I'm a dealer in a casino. I haven't graduated yet, so a lot of companies turned me down."
"In a casino? Well, you must make good money. I saw that dress you were wearing in a magazine. It costs a fortune."
Marina was making a point about how expensive Rose's dress was when they talked about the rumors.
Rose knew what she meant. She didn't know the price of the dress, nor did she wear it on purpose.
"The rumors were false. I never did those things." Rose didn't want to explain much.
"We've known you for so long. Of course we know who you are. You're not that kind of person."
Suddenly, Rose felt a bit strange. "What's going on? How are we on the Highway?"
"I'm sorry. I got the directions wrong. I don't know how we got here."
"We're almost late. Turn on the GPS." Rose was a little anxious. Why was this guy so stupid? Didn't he say he knew the way?
Forget it. Maybe he just got his license.
"We can't turn around on the highway. We have to keep going."
Rose sighed. "Marina, call the mentor and tell him what happened."
"Fine. I'll text him."
It was getting darker. "You could've turned around. Why didn't you?"
"I'm sorry, Rose. It's a little hard to see at night. I'll turn around at the next corner."
"It's already eight o'clock." Rose felt a little helpless. If they took a cab, they'd be there by now.
"I'm really sorry. Rose, I didn't mean it. It's my first time driving."
"Never mind."
At the restaurant.
Caesar arrived just in time. He wouldn't wait for anyone but Rose.
Katie got there half an hour early. Because it was Caesar, she didn't dare to rush him.
During the half hour, she went to the bathroom three times. She kept checking if her hair and makeup was okay.
She didn't wear heavy makeup like usual. She was dressed like a college student.
She even straightened her curly hair and tied it up in a ponytail.
She wore a white shirt, a pleated skirt and canvas shoes. It made her look years younger.
Upon hearing the noise coming from outside the private room, Katie's heart beat violently. He was here!
The door opened. Caesar was no different from his usual attire.
He stepped in the private room. Katie got up and bent down respectfully. "Mr. Peterson."
Caesar saw her change at first glance. Although he did not care about most women, he was very observant.
Katie was dressed just like Rose. He had felt the way Katie looked at him before. Even though he didn't care, he knew how she felt for him.
"Make yourself at home. It's just a dinner." Caesar sat directly in front of her.
"May I take your order?" The waitress asked.
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