"Valentine's Day means nothing to me," another sighed. "I'll just be at home binging a series."The group of women walked out of the Thorne Group building, their laughter fading down the hall.Seth stopped in his tracks. His assistant, Zeke, paused beside him."Is tomorrow Valentine's Day?" Seth asked, his voice neutral.Zeke, perpetually swamped with work and single himself, never paid attention to holidays. He quickly checked his phone's calendar. "Yes, Mr. Thorne."Seth was silent for a moment. "Book me a ticket to Boreal for tomorrow morning." "Right away, Mr. Thorne.""And one more thing..." Seth considered. "Find out what Valentine's Day events are happening in Boreal tomorrow, or places that are popular with young couples." ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ fındnovel.netZeke's eyebrows shot up. His boss had a date? Was he going to see Ms. Sterling? Haha, the eternal iceberg was finally thawing.Suppressing his inner gossip, Zeke maintained a professional expression. "Of course, Mr. Thorne."Zeke was highly efficient. Within an hour, he had compiled and sent Seth a detailed list of Valentine's Day activities and romantic date spots in Boreal.When Seth got home, he didn't even bother to shower before opening the file. As he scanned the list, his eyes lit up.The Boreal Sports Center was hosting an exhibition for the game "Arena of Valor". He immediately picked up the phone and called the event organizer.Ondine was just finishing lunch with her mother when Seth called.noveldrama"Hello, Seth.""Come downstairs. I'm taking you somewhere.""What?" Ondine was completely bewildered. "Seth, are you back in Boreal?""Yes. I'm outside the hospital.""Oh, okay. I'll be right down."After saying a quick goodbye to her mother, Ondine headed for the elevator her mind reeling Why was Seth suddenly back Neither honor Zaria had mentioned it. And showing up without any warning... was it something urgent? She walked out the main entrance of the hospital, still puzzling over it.There he was, dressed in a black overcoat, standing against the wind, his presence cool and commanding.Ondine had always thought he was the most handsome man she'd ever seen in an overcoat. At nearly six-foot-three, with broad shoulders and long legs he looked like he had stepped straight out of a movie. He saw her and started walking toward her."Seth, why are you back so suddenly?" she asked. "Is something wrong?""No." He guided her toward his car. "I'm taking you somewhere.” "Right now?""Yes."He opened the passenger door for her, and she realized he had driven himself,without a driver or an assistant. They were going to be alone.Ondine slid into the passenger seat and fastened her seatbelt. The familiar, pleasant scent of oud filled the car, and her heart began to beat faster. She didn't ask where they were going.A few minutes into the drive, he asked, "Have you eaten?""Yes," she replied softly.He just said, "Good," and the car fell silent again, the only sound the soft hum of the engine.In the enclosed space, her mind began to wander.Seth had gone on a blind date in Riverdale. The girl had been a good match for him, but he had rejected her. Because he was still in love with Ethel. Zaria had said that if Ethel came back, he would almost certainly get back together with her. If Ethel returned before her mother was well, would he ask foradivorce? If he did, she would have no choice but to agree..."We're here," Seth's voice cut through her thoughts.Ondine looked around. They were in an underground parking garage."Where are we?"Seth unbuckled his seatbelt. "You'll see."