Amaya proudly retorted, “This lady is currently single, but I’m not a ‘single dog’; I’m a member of the ‘single nobility!'”
“I think being part of the single nobility isn’t great either. How about we team up and live together?” Karen joked.
“Pfft, I’m not into women. You’re daydreaming!” Amaya bluntly refused.
“Amaya, you’re so beautiful. I’m sure many men have pursued you. Haven’t you found anyone you like?” Sophia asked.
Amaya replied, “Indeed, there are many men pursuing me, but none of them are good. Their motives are just to lust after my body. They are all creatures thinking with their lower half!”
After saying this, Amaya suddenly realized there was a man sitting here. She quickly explained to Leo, “Leo, I’m not talking about you. What I mean is, except for you, men are not good.”
“Why do I feel like you’re saying I’m not a man?” Leo finally had a chance to say something.
Seeing Leo’s resentful gaze, Sophia and Karen couldn’t help but laugh simultaneously.
Amaya wanted to explain further, but amidst Sophia and Karen’s laughter, she realized that Leo was just joking and joined in the laughter.
The group continued chatting freely while enjoying their meal.
Midway through the meal, Karen and Sophia both needed to use the restroom.
“Amaya, are you coming?” Karen asked Amaya.
It seemed like going to the restroom together was a kind of fun among best friends.
“I’m not going. You two go ahead,” Amaya replied.
Karen and Sophia, hand in hand, headed to the restroom together, leaving Leo and Amaya in the private room. The atmosphere suddenly became a bit awkward.
Leo wasn’t an expert in flirting, so for a moment, he didn’t know what to say to Amaya. He decided to take out his phone and read What’s App messages.
However, Amaya’s next move took Leo by surprise.
Amaya stood up from her seat and walked to the spot where Sophia was sitting. She sat down next to Leo.
Leo didn’t understand the meaning behind this woman’s actions, and his heart rate suddenly increased uncontrollably.
“You seem quite nervous. Am I that intimidating?” Amaya’s voice sounded softly in Leo’s ear.
Leo turned his head, meeting Amaya’s eyes. However, what still captivated Leo’s attention was Amaya’s thick glasses and the braces on her teeth that were visible when she spoke.
“I… uh… you…” Leo truly didn’t know what to say.
“Leo, you’re quite forgetful,” Amaya said, taking off her glasses and braces one by one as she spoke.
When Leo looked again, he saw a beautiful face.
“It’s you!?” Leo had seen this beautiful face at the City Archives.
That day, after helping Andy finish a game of Go at Clayriver Garden, Leo went to the City Archives to look up information on some extremely rare medicinal herbs. Amaya was also at the City Archives, and Leo witnessed her being harassed by three lecherous men trying to take upskirt photos. Leo intervened and gave those three harassers a good lesson.
At that time, Amaya didn’t wear glasses or braces. Both her appearance and demeanor were no less impressive than Karen’s, and even on par with Sophia. Compared to the current Amaya, it was like two different people, making it difficult for Leo to recognize her.
Now Leo finally understood why both Karen and Sophia considered Amaya a beauty.
Seeing Leo recognize her, Amaya intentionally asked, “Are you still nervous now?”
Leo was puzzled, “Your vision and teeth seem fine. Why wear glasses and braces?”
“We’re not close, so I can’t tell you for now.” Amaya lowered her voice and continued, “Karen mentioned that you’re a traditional medicine practitioner with exceptional medical skills.”
“I do own a traditional medicine clinic,” Leo replied.
Amaya hesitated for a moment, leaned closer to Leo, and asked, “Since you’re a traditional medicine practitioner, you must know about a map that records the distribution of medicinal herbs, right?”
Leo, intrigued, asked, “What map?”
“It’s called the Spirit Medicine Immortal Trace…” Amaya’s voice lowered even more.
“Spirit Medicine Immortal Trace?” Leo’s face showed a hint of surprise.
Amaya kept an eye on Leo’s facial expressions. Seeing the changes on his face, she suddenly lit up, “You know about this map?”
“I’ve only heard of it; I haven’t seen it,” Leo naturally wouldn’t tell Amaya the truth.
At the same time, Leo was curious. Why would this beauty, who had settled abroad, be looking for the Spirit Medicine Immortal Trace in Atraria? It seemed like she came specifically for this map.
“Leo, I can tell you’re interested in the Spirit Medicine Immortal Trace. We can share information, and there might be a chance for cooperation,” Amaya suggested.
After saying this, she put her glasses and braces back on.
Amaya, this woman is not simple. Leo concluded in his heart.
At that moment, Karen and Sophia returned from the restroom. Karen walked in front, and as she pushed open the door, she happened to see Amaya standing up and returning to her seat next to Leo.
Karen was slightly stunned but returned to her seat without saying much.
After the meal, Leo paid the bill, and the four of them left the restaurant, heading to the parking lot.
Initially, Karen suggested going shopping, but Amaya mentioned that she had been on a plane all day and felt tired. She wanted to go back to the hotel to rest. So, the three agreed to go shopping together another day and parted ways in the parking lot.
Karen accompanied Amaya back to the hotel, while Leo and Sophia headed home.
On the way home, Sophia suddenly asked, “Leo, what do you think of my friend?”
“What do you mean?” Leo didn’t understand why Sophia was suddenly asking this question.
“You’re really clueless. What I mean is, do you find Amaya attractive?”
“Average. Anyway, in my heart, you’re the most beautiful.” Leo knew what to say in front of his wife.
Moreover, he genuinely believed so.
“I’ll take that as you consoling me. You haven’t seen Amaya without glasses and braces. If you had, you’d surely be amazed,” Sophia said.
Leo actually wanted to tell Sophia that he had already seen Amaya like that. However, he was afraid of causing unnecessary misunderstandings and instead asked, “Sophia, Amaya must come from a good family to settle abroad, right?”
“Although we’re good friends, I’m not too clear about her family background. She was very thrifty and dressed modestly when we were in college. She never talked to me or Karen about her family,” Sophia shook her head. “During our university days, Amaya was frugal, and her dressing was simple. She never mentioned anything about her family to me and Karen.”