Before the crowd, Vivian ultimately considered the need to save Jerome some face and suppressed her temper.
However, Jerome's knack for stirring up trouble every few days until it trends online was something Vivian felt necessary to address.
She wouldn't compromise just because of changing circumstances.
After exchanging pleasantries with Lenny, Jerome observed the orderly queue for ordering food and felt relieved.
Skipping over to Vivian with eagerness, he ingratiated himself, "Vivian, let me take a picture of you."
Another photo?
Vivian refrained from taking his picture, which was already a concession.
"You..."
Vivian was about to speak when Jerome's phone erupted into a frenzy of rings.
Glancing at the names flashing on the screen, Jerome muttered, "Just a moment, my dear," and answered the call.
Meanwhile, the chief responsible for the autonomous city brain driving system hurried over.