It was a luxurious resort with natural hot springs.
Steam from the springs covered the resort, making it feel heavenly.
Bianca called Paige, who quickly sent someone to guide her to a cozy courtyard with beautiful flowers and plants.
“Bianca, why don’t you take a break and relax? We can go to the hot springs later,” Paige said on the phone.
As evening came, Bianca’s phone made a sound.
“Bianca, we’re waiting for you at the main hot spring. Remember to change into your swimsuit.”
Bianca couldn’t shake the feeling that Paige seemed unusually mysterious today, but she didn’t think too much about it. After ending the call, she put on the swimsuit she had brought and went outside.
She preferred not to show too much skin. Underneath her bikini, she wore a light veil that draped over her elegant figure.
Guided by a server, Bianca arrived at the main hot spring-a round pool nestled in a forest surrounded by cobblestones.
However, as Bianca looked around, she saw no one in sight.
Alone by the hot spring, Bianca settled in, dipping her feet into the warm water. A comforting sensation spread through her as the warmth enveloped her from below.
“Bianca.”
Suddenly, a man’s voice startled her from behind. Bianca jumped up from the edge of the hot spring and fell into the water.
Her wrist was grabbed, pulling both of them into the hot spring together.
Bianca struggled to keep her head above the water, coughing and spluttering as she fought to breathe.
On the other side, the man also got to his feet. He wiped his face and asked with concern, “Bianca, are you okay?”
Bianca opened her eyes to see Blake’s handsome face leaning towards her.
“Blake? How did you- What are you doing here?”
Bianca exclaimed in surprise, realizing they were alone in the hot spring. She quickly moved back a few steps.
Blake’s hair was wet, and water droplets sparkled on his strong body.
He glanced at Bianca. Her long hair was soaked, clinging to her cheeks. Water drops trickled down her flushed face, and her light veil outlined her figure, hinting at smooth skin beneath.
Blake blushed and quickly looked away, scratching his forehead nervously.
“Paige asked me to join her here. I had no idea you’d be here too.”
“Mrs. Lopez?” Bianca furrowed her brow in confusion but soon realized Paige’s motive for inviting her.
She sighed, feeling resigned, turned around, and walked to the edge of the pool. Grabbing a bath towel from the wall, she wrapped it around herself.
Blake, now wrapped in a bath towel, joined Bianca on the shore and sat down on a wooden chair beside the hot spring.
“Why hasn’t Mrs. Lopez showed up yet?” Bianca asked, breaking the tension between them.
“Oh, she mentioned she’d be here soon.”
Blake’s gaze kept flicking towards Bianca and then away. Truthfully, he was just as clueless about the situation. He had come here only because Paige had asked him to.
Blake hadn’t expected that Paige would also invite Bianca.
Suddenly, a sneeze came from beside him.
Blake quickly took off his bath towel and wrapped it around Bianca’s shoulders. “Are you feeling chilly? Don’t want you to catch a cold.”
Paige and the others entered from the entrance of the hot spring, witnessing the scene.
Paige smiled, satisfied that her plan to bring Bianca and Blake together was working.
“Bianca, sorry for keeping you waiting.”
Upon hearing Paige’s voice, Bianca stood up quickly, greeting them with a smile.
The women with Paige all looked at Bianca and Blake with pleased expressions.
“Bianca and Blake look so good together.”
“Bianca, let me tell you something. I’ve seen Blake grow up; he’s incredibly kind and thoughtful.”
“Bianca, you’re really lucky. Paige has never invited another young lady like you before. She must think highly of you.”
“Thank you.” Bianca could only nod graciously and thank them repeatedly in response to these compliments.
Truthfully, she felt restless and wanted to leave as soon as possible.
Blake could sense Bianca’s discomfort. He approached with a warm smile and greeted the ladies, “Standing around here must be chilly. How about we continue our conversation in the warmth of the hot spring?”
The ladies smiled gratefully at Blake. One of them said, “Blake, you’re always so considerate. Let’s go to the hot spring.”
They guided Bianca into the hot spring with them.
Blake glanced at Bianca’s lovely, damp face, feeling reluctant to leave her side. However, he also felt awkward about joining the ladies in the hot spring. So, he suggested, “You enjoy the hot spring. I’ll go ahead and arrange dinner for everyone.”
With that, he walked away.
Paige introduced Bianca to the wealthy women. Some used to be top agents in entertainment before marrying rich men. Bianca was excited to hear about their experiences.
Meanwhile, at the Evans Group office,
Dave was in a meeting when his phone rang.
He answered sharply, “What’s wrong?”
“Boss, Bianca’s at a hot spring resort in the next city, and Blake is there too…”
Dave’s stoic face immediately turned serious, and he gripped the phone tightly.
Had Bianca really gone to the hot spring with Blake and chosen a place in a nearby city? Did she do this to avoid seeing him here?
Just the night before, he had told her about his busy schedule, so he couldn’t come back. Now, had she arranged to meet Blake so quickly?
Was she lying to him this whole time?
Could something have really happened between her and Blake?
Dave rubbed his forehead, trying to push away any distrust towards Bianca. But the situation only made his doubts stronger.
Just imagining Bianca and Blake together at the hot spring was too much for Dave to handle.
Seeing his serious expression, everyone in the meeting room stayed quiet, afraid to even breathe loudly.
Suddenly, Dave stood up, surprising everyone in the room.
He swiftly handed over the rest of the meeting to the vice president and left the room quickly, leaving everyone staring in shock.
The people in the meeting room whispered among themselves.
“What’s going on?”
“I don’t know, but he looked really mad. Must be something big.”
“Anyone who crosses him is in trouble. We better be careful now. Stay away from any trouble.”
“Yeah, good idea…”
By six in the evening, Bianca returned to her room to change into more comfortable clothes after her time in the hot spring. She then went to the restaurant for dinner with Paige and her friends.
Blake had already set up a selection of delicious dishes in the dining room. He was dressed in a casual white suit with his sleeves rolled up.