they didn't choose a fancy upscale restaurant like before, but instead found a nearby tavern.
The tavern played jazz music, and occasionally, people in high spirits would casually dance in the small dance floor in the middle.
Relaxed and enjoyable.
"How did you find this place?" William came out this time without his usual entourage, and he looked around at the friendly people with some unease. Clearly, this was completely different from what he had expected. "Last time, Orly and I stumbled upon it when we took a wrong turn."
"There are actually many places like this, where everyone comes to pass the time after a tiring day." Elena greeted the tavern owner and ordered a cup of coffee and a glass of red beer. "Try this, it's a specialty of they." The color was a bright red like blood, but the scent was all fruity.
William couldn't help but purse his lips.
Elena looked at him with a bright smile as he relaxed his brows, "It's quite nice, isn't it."
She turned and raised her thumb, fluently saying in Italian, "Congratulations, another fanboy added to the collection."
"What else don't you know how to do?"
William set down his glass and curiously appraised the woman in front of him, who was drinking coffee and laughing heartily.
"Riding a horse?"
Elena She twisted her fingers and sighed, "After falling off a horse when I was a child, I never rode one again."
"Now I regret it," she said, taking another sip of coffee while glancing at William's glass of wine.
If she didn't drive here, she must have wanted to have a good time.
"Do you still want to try it now?"
"What?" Elena didn't catch on.
"Riding a horse," William looked at her intently.
Elena thought he was joking, but when William settled the bill and pulled her out of the tavern, she realized he was really taking her to the horse racing track.
"You've been drinking."
Elena hesitated with a hesitant expression on her face.
Since the age of seven, she has not touched a horse again.
Saying she's not afraid is a lie.
"It's no problem," William looks very energetic, except for the fruity breath, you really can't tell that he has been drinking. The location of the horse racing track was provided by William, and Elena, not very skilled, is driving fast on the bumpy dirt road. "I didn't think it through."
Looking at the dirt all over Elena's car, William apologized.
At that moment, he was solely focused on pleasing Elena and forgot about this.
"Things are meant to be used. Just wash off the dirt when it gets dirty."
Elena shrugged indifferently.
After getting off the car, there was still a distance to walk.
The sky was vast and wide, Elena stepped on the solid ground, and it seemed like she could reach out and grab the expanse of clouds just by looking up.
Not bad.
She evaluated in her heart.
"When I'm in a bad mood, I always go for a ride on horseback."
William's voice sounded from behind. He seemed to have something on his mind, but when Elena looked over, she still had a kind and understanding smile on her face. "This horse racing track is very spacious, and the scenery is also nice. It's very suitable for beginners to practice."
William introduced a few sentences and noticed that Elena had been staring at him, her eyes curved as she said, "Why are you looking at me?" "You speak so fluently, you must have brought many girls here before," Elena joked, but William took it seriously.
"No, you're the first."
He noticed Elena's stiffness and then smiled, changing the subject. "I invited Gert before, but he said the horses here aren't suitable for a high-end gamer like him."
William winked at Elena.
"high-end gamers? His skills aren't even as good as mine."
Not wanting to let the atmosphere become tense, Elena obediently changed the subject.
they were joking back and forth, and in the distance, they could see a sign for a horse racing competition hanging at the entrance of the horse racing track.
It is said that the person who wins the first prize will receive a five million prize and can also choose a horse to take home. Elena is not interested in the prize money, but is very interested in the latter condition. However, she is very self-aware and just took a few more glances.
"William?"
She had only taken a few steps when she noticed that William hadn't followed, so she turned around and called out to him.
"Yeah."
William's pace gradually quickened.
"After changing clothes, you need to double-check everything," Elena obediently checked the equipment she had already put on, then looked at the helmet in William's hand.
She reached out to ask, but William gently curled his lips. "I'll help you." Without saying a word, he gently fastened it on Elena's head, carefully tidied her hair, and then fastened the clasp.
He is half a head taller than Elena, so he has to bend down when wearing a helmet. His body leans forward, and Elena's eyelashes are close enough to touch his cheek.
"Okay," William seems not to notice the close distance between them. After carefully checking the fastening of the buckle, he looks up and notices Elena's blushing face. He takes a step back, feeling his ears getting hot.
"Sorry," his fingers unconsciously rub his earlobe, "I didn't mean to."
"It's okay," Elena said quickly, her gaze darting nervously in another direction.
"Aussie, I don't want to stay at home, I want to be with you."
"Amanda can now walk without using crutches all the time. Staying at the manor feels like being in prison, and it's making her feel suffocated."
"But I'm going to discuss work."
Osiris changed out of his suit and tie, and put on a comfortable polo shirt.
Amanda sat on the sofa behind him, pouting unhappily, saying, "I've been stuck at home all this time, unable to go anywhere. It's all because of my leg, Aussie. My leg is better now, so can't I accompany you?"
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