Chapter: 217

With a bit of effort, Shawn finally sampled the coffee he had brewed himself. It was rich and aromatic, a stark contrast to his usual fare.

A spark of delight flickered in Shawn's eyes. It was genuinely a delightful. change.

“Do you visit this place often?" he inquired.

Kaitlin nodded. "I used to drop by whenever I found some spare time. They offer a diverse selection of coffee beans here. The owner, a secretive millionaire, runs this café just for the pleasure of it. It's quite under the radar-barely any advertisements."

Kaitlin had stumbled upon this coffee roastery by accident.

And it was all thanks to Alan.

Alan was quite particular about his coffee, prompting Kaitlin to search the entire city for the finest beans to suit his taste.

For years, she had prepared Alan's coffee daily.

However, following their divorce, she ceased.

Work obligations had kept her from visiting this place for a long while.

Her trip down memory lane was interrupted when Shawn turned to her.

“This is really soothing. Thanks for today, Kaitlin."

Her smile widened. "That means I've done well as your guide."

Shawn nodded, clearly content. "To show my appreciation, how about I take you out to dinner tonight? We could also talk about our upcoming project. I'm optimistic about our partnership."

A glimmer of happiness shone in Kaitlin's eyes. She hadn't anticipated such a positive outcome. "I'd really enjoy that."

“The coffee was excellent, thank you." Shawn lifted his cup, and their smiles met.

At that moment, the sunlight hit just right.

Shawn had arranged for dinner at an exclusive restaurant, setting the scene for a relaxed evening.

The ambiance was refined, ideally suited for a leisurely chat.

As they delved deeper into topics about design, their rapport grew stronger.

These discussions shaped the contours of their impending collaboration.

Shawn's assistant would handle the contract details subsequently.

“Mr. Murphy, will you be in Osewood for some time?" Kaitlin inquired.

Shawn paused briefly before nodding. "I've got friends here in Osewood. Since I'm free these days, I'm thinking of staying a little longer."