Chapter: 3489

Calvert glanced at the two, feeling both flustered and torn. He wasn't sure how to handle the teasing. "You've got it wrong. I met her on a business trip to Ustyas. I never thought I'd run into her here today."

Niko laughed and gave Calvert a playful pat on the back. "Come on, quit acting cool. Bringing her to something like this? That's not just business. Go ahead, we won't get in the way of your love story. Looks like your bachelor days are coming to an end!"

Niko and Joey shared a knowing look before walking off, their laughter echoing behind them.

Calvert let out a deep sigh, feeling no desire to explain further.

He didn't want to expose the girl to ridicule or make her the target of jokes.