Chapter 7. Austin

Austin stayed silent, thinking and digesting what Steve had said.

"And finally, last night went very well for us. Apparently the wine had a lot to do with it!" said Steve with a satisfied smile.

"Ah... are you sure it was the wine?" murmured Austin in a whisper and smiled wryly.

"Huhh?!" asked Steve who didn't hear Austin's words.

"Not that important bro! By the way, How are your preparations for the business trip to Canada?" said Austin.

"Everything is ready. It's only three days anyway..." replies Steve casually and unsuspectingly.

"Good! The women in Canada are all very, very beautiful! Hhhahahha!" teases Austin to his best friend.

"Tsk! Stop saying that! You pervert!" replied Steve and laughed lightly in response to Austin's joke.

Austin just grinned at Steve's words.

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The day of Steve's departure arrived.

"Honey, what time is your flight?" Bella asked as she straightened her husband's sui