Suddenly, the room's door swung open.

A young man, around 25 and towering above 1.8 meters, stood framed in the doorway. Clad in a chic turtleneck and tailored trousers, he draped his jacket over one arm.

With a handsome face framed by gold-rimmed glasses, he scanned the room. His gaze briefly settled on Bettie as he inquired, “What were you discussing moments ago?"

Upon spotting the figure by the doorway, Bettie's eyes widened, and her body tensed up.

For a moment, her thoughts evaporated; he was the only one in her eyes.