Rona Muir and Cecilia Gu had just gotten out of the car and hadn't walked far when a hesitant voice called from behind, "Cici...?"
Cecilia Gu suddenly stopped in her tracks and turned her head gently.
Standing in the sunlight was a handsome, refined man, looking at her with an expression of disbelief.
When Cecilia Gu saw his face clearly, she was slightly taken aback. "Eric... Cousin?"
The one who called out to Cecilia Gu was none other than Eric Jiang, the eldest son of the Jiang Family.
Rona Muir clearly knew Eric Jiang as well.
After all, in this circle, there aren't that many people coming and going.
This isn't the Imperial Capital, and there are fewer prominent families, so everyone tends to know each other.
"Eric?" Rona Muir was also surprised. "I heard you were assigned overseas for a while. Did you just get back?"
Eric Jiang's eyes flickered, and a smile instantly appeared. "Yeah, I just got back today. It's such a coincidence running into you both here!"
Isn't it quite the coincidence?
N City is both big and small, depending on how you look at it.
It's not as huge as Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou, but it's still a city with a population in the millions.
So naturally, N City isn't exactly tiny either.
Running into each other at this time really is pure luck.
Eric Jiang glanced at Cecilia Gu, then said to Rona Muir, "Since it's such a coincidence, why don't I treat you both today?"
Rona Muir quickly glanced at Cecilia Gu, and seeing that she didn't object, she smiled and replied, "Sure, if someone's treating, who could say no?"
Cecilia Gu gave Eric Jiang a friendly smile.
Not for any other reason, but because when the Yun Family was in crisis, without saying a word, he transferred a billion to her account. For that, she felt she had to bear this kindness for Nora Yun.
She hadn't gone so far as to pour all the money in her account into the Yun Family's financial hole, but she did use some of it to buy protection for Mr. and Mrs. Yun.
So, she couldn't possibly refuse the kindness.
The three of them entered the restaurant together. Eric Jiang, ever the gentleman, pulled out chairs for Rona Muir and Cecilia Gu.
Rona Muir had a good impression of Eric Jiang, who always carried himself with gentlemanly grace.
Especially since he was a gentleman with deep feelings.
Back in the day, Rona Muir had heard plenty about just how much Eric Jiang liked Nora Yun.
During the meal, Rona Muir noticed that Cecilia Gu seemed to have something to say to Eric Jiang, so halfway through, she found an excuse to leave, giving them some time alone.
As soon as Rona Muir left, Cecilia Gu immediately said, "I have enough money now. I'll pay you back soon..."
Eric Jiang's brow furrowed deeply, and he interrupted Cecilia Gu, "I gave you that money with no strings attached. Cici, I'm really sorry about that day. Sometimes I honestly can't tell you apart from Nora..."
Cecilia Gu smiled and nodded, but Eric Jiang found himself unable to continue.
"I already know what happened between you and Nora Yun. In the end, Nora chose her family and gave up on you. Did you ever blame her?" Cecilia Gu poured Eric Jiang a glass of water herself.