Startled by the face that suddenly loomed before her, Ebony Fox felt her ears ringing and instinctively shifted away in annoyance.
“So cool, so cool,” Kurt continued, undeterred by her indifference. His eyes were practically glued to her. “A senior instructor at the Huntsman Institute… that’s even more impressive than a top-tier special forces soldier.”
“How old are you, anyway? How did you become an instructor already?”
“Could you teach me a move or two sometime?”
Ebony Fox shot him a look, her brow furrowing deeper. He was such a chatterbox.
“Kurt,” Shanley called out, his voice low and raspy. He frowned slightly. “Come over here and sit down. Show some respect.”
Respect? Kurt reluctantly returned to his seat, stealing glances at Ebony Fox. She couldn’t be that much older than him, could she? He definitely didn't want to call her 'sister'.
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For dinner, Dana had prepared a table full of delicious food.
Juniper and Shanley sat together, with Ebony Fox beside Juniper.
After listening to Juniper’s detailed explanation of the sports car, Kurt had shamelessly insisted on staying for the meal.
He emerged from the room slowly. His eyes scanned the dining table before he hesitated for a moment, then pulled a chair out to sit next to Ebony Fox. She was his idol, and he had to sit beside her.
“You don’t mind, do you, Ebony Fox?” Kurt asked, flashing a sycophantic grin that nearly reached his ears when she glanced at him.
“I do,” Ebony Fox replied bluntly. Her personality was straightforward, and she disliked talkative people, no matter who they were.
“Uh,” Kurt’s smile froze for a few seconds before he recovered, grinning like a fool. “I promise I won’t bother you while you eat.”
Ebony Fox glanced at his injured leg and the crutch beside him, ultimately deciding to say nothing more.
“Seems even a good meal can’t shut your mouth,” Shanley chimed in at the perfect moment, his tone lazy. “Keep it down. Don't disturb everyone's dinner.”

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