Chapter 71

Michael was still fast asleep when his phone began to ring the next morning.

After the call rang a second time, Michael's eyes sprang open. He rubbed his temples as he felt a slight headache. His body was heavy, and his mind was as blank as a sheet of paper.

The call came through again, and he slowly checked his phone screen—it was a call from Stephanie.

Michael picked up the call, and a soft voice came from the other end of the phone. "Good morning, Mr. Quinn."

"Good morning, Miss," Michael responded, half-asleep.

"I'm so sorry for disturbing you so early. I was worried that you left the party unannounced yesterday."

Michael exhaled softly as he replied, "My bad. An urgent matter came up."

Stephanie didn't argue with him. "I thought as much too."

Then, there was a moment of silence at both ends before the lady asked softly, "I don't know if there's a possibility that we will meet again?"

Michael smiled slightly. "Of course, yeah."