“Nice to meet you too, Karl.”

They exchanged polite greetings.

Karl said playfully, “Hutton, how come every woman you know is beautiful? I bet this young lady here already has a boyfriend, am I right?"

Hutton glanced at Karina and teased, "As far as I know, she is still single. But Karl, you don't like older women, right?"

Hutton's words carried a hidden meaning, and Karl involuntarily glanced behind him, a hint of sadness flickering in his eyes.