The way Tyler looked at Rachel changed slightly.

Rachel took out the jacket and unfolded it for him to see. She looked like a salesperson pitching her product.

“Look, the material and fabric might not be as good as what you’re used to, but it’s still fine for casual wear,” she said. “And here, there’s an inner pocket, so you can keep something in there you want.”

Tyler didn’t say much. He leaned back like a boss, taking his time listening to Rachel while she presented the features of the jacket.

Probably tired from listening, he took a sip of coffee and let the rich aroma linger in his mouth.

Yale had picked a good coffee this time.

Rachel kept talking enthusiastically, and Tyler just listened quietly as if he was enjoying a story. He didn’t interrupt her and just let her go on.

When Rachel finally finished and saw that Tyler’s expression hadn’t changed at all, she couldn’t help but add, “If you don’t like it, I can try another store. If that still doesn’t work, I’ll just wait until your original jacket is ready from the cleaners and bring it to you.”

She knew all too well that there was a huge difference between a custom-made suit and an off-the-rack one. The two weren’t in the same league.

Tyler checked his watch, stood up from his chair, and adjusted his collar. “Leave the jacket. Let’s go eat.”

Rachel let out a sigh of relief. As long as Tyler accepted it, that was enough.

But before they could even reach the door, the receptionist came over with a folder in hand. “Mr. Hunt, are you heading out to eat?”

“What is it?”

She looked hesitant. “It might be better not to go out right now. The place is surrounded by reporters everywhere. If they catch sight of you—”

Right now, the rumors about Tyler and Rachel were spreading like wildfire online.

Everything was being dug up.

Tyler had spent the last few years outside of Yurelia City, and the media couldn’t find much from abroad. Even if there had been anything, it had long been covered up by him.

But Rachel was different. She was standing at the center of the storm.

Just that morning, the front desk staff had seen the online comments while having breakfast and were floored by what they had read.

Some posts claimed Rachel’s change of heart was faster than flipping a switch, that the person she thought she’d love forever was simply someone she hadn’t outgrown yet.

Someone had even unearthed the story of Rachel losing her hearing and nearly dying because of William. The two of them had been considered the model couple in Yurelia City for years.

They were the last pair anyone expected to split.

And now, in the middle of all that, Rachel had shown up to see Tyler. It really would make people wonder if there was something going on between them.

Tyler glanced at Rachel. With his hands in his pockets, he frowned a little. “Looks like your treat’s not happening today. Why don’t we just order delivery?”

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Rachel pursed her lips. She had never imagined the reporters would be this insane, but ordering takeout felt too casual. She needed to show how sincere she was so Tyler wouldn’t flatly reject her later if she asked for something.

An idea came to her.

“How about this? We’ll go to your place. I’ll cook for you. I remember my mom saying you loved meatballs.”

Rachel had only recalled that last night.

Her childhood memories of Tyler were scattered mostly because she had been so young.

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