Turning away to take the call, she was unaware of the intensity in his gaze, a predator watching its prey with unblinking focus.

“About time you picked up," Sarah's voice came from the other end.

“We're having the ribbon-cutting for the studio in three days. You have to be there."

The sudden announcement took Ariana by surprise.

"That was fast, you've already set a date?"

“Indeed, I just need to purchase some decor, no biggie. And since I'm free, I want to get back in the game as soon as possible. So I keep everything simple.”

“Alright, count me in."

After some more chit-chat, she hung up with a smile.

As she pocketed her phone and turned around, she was taken aback to see Theodore still there. A sense of surprise replaced her initial shock.

It was unusual for him to stick around for so Long. He was typically busy with his own affairs.

With a sense of unease, she regarded Theodore, but he was as unruffled as ever, casually holding out a glass of milk for her.

"So, what did Sarah want?"

After explaining about Sarah's studio opening, Ariana was taken aback when Theodore announced, "I'll come with you."

"What?" Ariana blurted out in surprise.

The next second, she Looked Theodore in the eye and asked in confusion, “In the past, you didn't even have time to go out. In fact, you seldom had any free time. Why do you suddenly want to come with me?"

Theodore looked away and replied calmly, "I've been free recently, and I want to spend more time with you."

Of course, Ariana was happy to be able to spend more time with him, so she nodded and said nothing.

They couldn't be intimate in front of others in the past, so this might be a good opportunity to play with Sarah and others. However, Ariana wondered if Sarah would feel comfortable with it.

So, she decided to discuss about it with Sarah in advance. After their phone discussion, Ariana went to rest.

Three days later, it was the inauguration of Sarah's studio.