Chapter 544 - 543: Liberation
Cherish Turner lifted her head and smiled amicably at everyone. Suddenly, her phone rang. Looking down, she saw three words displayed on the screen, "Yannis Griffith". Picking up the call, she greeted in a gentle voice. On the other side of the line, Yannis said, "Cherish, I happen to be running errands in the neighborhood, how about we have tea together later?"
"Okay." Cherish agreed, thinking maybe she could ask Senior Yannis about the Griffiths’ affairs. Hanging up the phone, she turned to Harris and apologized, "Harris, you don’t have to buy a serving for me."
"Assistant Turner, do you have a date?" Harris asked with a teasing smile, causing everyone to turn their attention towards her.
Cherish just smiled, tacitly admitting it.
The coffee shop near their office was always bustling with workers in the afternoon. They’d stop by for a cup of coffee and a dessert, basking in the warm sunshine. The two of them were seated on the sofa, each ordering a cup of Blue Mountain coffee. After one sip, they were content with the blend of coffee’s perfect trio of sweetness, acidity and bitterness.
"Blue Mountain Coffee, known as the world’s finest coffee." Yannis’ deep, warm voice echoed by her ear. "The Blue Mountains is located on the eastern end of Jamaica Island, surrounded by the Caribbean Sea. On clear days, the sun reflects a dazzling blue on the azure ocean surface from atop these mountains, hence the name."
"Senior, your family doesn’t happen to be in the coffee business, do they?" Surprised by his extensive knowledge, Cherish asked doubtfully.
Yannis shook his head and looked intently into the distance. Tentatively, he asked, "Yesterday, I saw my brother picking you up... Are you guys..." His voice sank a few notes, "... back together?"
The unexpected question caused Cherish to pause.
Yannis, whose face was usually so clear, now looked a bit tense. He tipped up his eyebrows and clenched the handle of his coffee cup. His superficially warm eyes hid an underlying turmoil. His heart was shaking, fearing he might receive an answer he didn’t want to hear.
That answer, they...
"We..." Her voice sounded a little dazed. Cherish smiled faintly, calmly stating, "We are friends."