"Thank you, I can go in by myself."
Hearing the familiar, cool voice from outside the door, Klein ignored Melissa's strange grin and hurriedly straightened his double-breasted formal suit, checking his cuffs and bow tie.
Knock, knock—
A light knock sounded. Klein answered loudly, "Come in."
The waiter inside the private room opened the door, and Angel Granger walked in slowly.
She wore a pale white dress, with no overly elaborate design aside from some lace decorations at the neckline and shoulders. It paired harmoniously with her light golden hair, held back by a headband.
Because of her height, Angel wore only flat shoes, yet her stature—uncommon among women—still made Klein feel inferior. He sighed inwardly, rose to greet her, and gave a gentleman's bow.
"Thank you for accepting my invitation. It is my honor."
Angel returned his smile and dipped her head slightly in greeting. She seemed somewhat restrained as well, her movements a little stiff.
"Sorry, something came up at the company. I was a little late."
Klein noticed a trace of sweat on her forehead. She had clearly rushed here. His gaze then drifted downward, and he saw the maple leaf-shaped amulet he had given her hanging around her neck, displayed conspicuously outside her dress. Its silver surface reflected the chandelier's light.
His previously gloomy mood suddenly brightened.
"This is my colleague from Blackthorn Security Company, Angel Granger. She has helped me greatly at work. It would not be an exaggeration to say that she has saved me several times already."
He knew his brother and sister would not interpret that as her literally saving his life several times.
Mr. Azik, seated on the inner side of the round table, had a flicker in his eyes. His gaze had not left Angel since she entered. Had he