I have a strong suspicion that my sleeping position has been wrong these past few days. Otherwise, why do I always wake up the next day only to unexpectedly encounter someone I didn't plan to meet? This is a five-star hotel where my parents are staying for one night. Why on earth did I run into Dominic Hartnell at the entrance so early in the morning? He's the one who said he would be in meetings all day today. Shouldn't he be at the office at this time? What is he doing at the hotel? Can someone come and rescue me? Or maybe someone could use a little invisibility spell to disappear? Hmm, let me fantasize for a moment. Dominic Hartnell can't see me, can't see me, can't see... Oh, forget it. He's clearly walking straight towards me. "Liliana Zanetti? What are you doing here?"Dominic Hartnell looked at me suspiciously, full of doubt. "I... I came here to have risotto. Shannon and I are having breakfast together. She's treating!" I said it quite smoothly, but after saying it, I felt even more nervous. This excuse sounds so fake, doesn't it? "Eating risotto? With Shannon Harper? Just now..." Dominic Hartnell glanced at the time, then pointed at the breakfast I was holding and continued slowly, "It's only 8:30. Did she invite you over for an early risotto? Or did you bring it yourself?" I cursed myself in my mind, idiot! But on the surface, I had to continue explaining, "Hahaha... How is that possible? I... We're going to have lunch risotto. It's still early now. This... This is something I specially bought. Shannon will be here soon, and once she arrives, we'll have breakfast risotto and then go shopping. She's coming right away. I'm just waiting for her." I didn't even want to look at myself anymore. This excuse sounds so fake and far-fetched. Not to mention Dominic Hartnell, even I wouldn't believe it. As expected, the expression on Dominic Hartnell's face turned serious. "Liliana Zanetti, you're hiding something from me." "No, I really made plans with Shannon. It's just... it's just a coincidence. You said you were busy today and had meetings. Who would have thought we would run into each other here?" "Liliana Zanetti, you..." I felt that I shouldn't stay here and talk to Dominic Hartnell any longer. Now, it's better to follow the saying "discretion is the better part of valor." "Oh, don't worry about me. You have a meeting to attend, right? What time is it now? It's about to start. Look, so many people are waiting for you. Go ahead, I... I'll call Shannon and remind her." "The meeting can be delayed. Don't try to deceive me. Tell me the truth, why are you here?"I really wanted to leave immediately, but Dominic Hartnell didn't buy it. He held onto my arm and stared at me with a dark, intense gaze. "It's not... I, I've been telling the truth..." "Are you sure?" Dominic Hartnell raised an eyebrow, his eyes narrowing, filled with an indescribable sense of danger. "I... I'm sure, um... certain..." I felt guilty... I thought I was doomed, who knows how I managed to say those words. Dominic Hartnell chuckled lightly and calmly responded, "Alright then, since you said Shannon Harper will be coming soon, I'll wait with you. When she arrives, I'll have Calvin Merchant take you shopping." "You should come inside with me first, it's tiring to wait outside. Give Shannon Harper a call, and when she arrives, someone will come out to pick her up." Saying that, Dominic Hartnell didn't hesitate and pulled me into the hotel.And the group of onlookers who had been watching the commotion from the sidelines also started moving, following us into the hotel. I wanted to cry... Dominic Hartnell was convinced that I was talking nonsense, preparing to catch me in the act? If I really called Shannon and she came, he might expose me in no time, and then... then, I would probably be interrogated. Well, I still wanted to struggle a bit before giving up, but Dominic Hartnell didn't give me a chance at all. He held me all the way into the elevator, out of the elevator, and finally arranged me in an extremely luxurious suite. "Aren't you going to call Shannon Harper?" I had nothing to say, so I reluctantly dialed Shannon's number. After a few beeps and waiting, Shannon's voice came through the phone, sounding annoyed and filled with anger."Who's this annoying person calling so early in the morning, disturbing my sleep? Be careful, you might get struck by lightning!" "Hehe... Shannon, it's me. Have you... have you come out yet? I've already arrived at the place, been waiting for you for a while. How much longer until you get here?" I secretly glanced at Dominic Hartnell, who was standing right in front of me, leaning against a pillar, and casually made up a story. "Who? Liliana Zanetti? Are you okay? Why is a pregnant woman up so early? And what do you mean by waiting for me for a while? Did we make plans today?" "Liliana Zanetti, are you still half asleep, sleepwalking or something?" I could only force a bitter smile in my heart, it would have been better if I really was sleepwalking... Unfortunately, this was reality, so I had to continue fabricating with a serious tone, "Shannon, hurry up. I just ran into Dominic Hartnell. I'm resting at the hotel now. Give me a call when you arrive, and someone will come out to pick you up." "Liliana Zanetti, are you awake? I didn't understand a word." "Well, that's it then. I'll wait for your call." Without saying anything more, I finished my rambling and hung up the phone. After being best friends for years, Shannon should be able to understand the hints I dropped on the phone... But to my disappointment, almost twenty minutes had passed and Dominic Hartnell had already sent over the risotto I asked Shannon to order, but she still hadn't called me back. Could she really think that I called her while still half asleep? "Eat more, you have to eat enough of the risotto." "Um... okay." I absentmindedly stirred the fish slices in my chicken noodle soup. Just then, my phone finally rang, and for the first time, I found my ringtone so pleasant and catchy. Seeing Shannon's number flashing on the screen, I almost couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. At least she wasn't clueless. And just as I answered the call, Calvin Merchant walked in through the door. I nodded at him and continued my conversation with Shannon on the phone, "Shannon, have you arrived?" Shannon shouted angrily, "Arrived? How on earth would I know where to go? Liliana Zanetti, what are you up to? What kind of trouble are you causing with Dominic Hartnell again?" Swiftly, I switched the phone to my other hand and replied, "Yeah, we're at the Grand Hotel. I'm currently with Dominic Hartnell. Have you arrived? If not, I can wait for you at the entrance." "The Grand Hotel, huh? It's not too far. Just come out in twenty minutes." "Okay, I'll wait for you." In my mind, I silently praised Shannon, knowing she was dependable when it mattered.After ending the call, I felt more at ease and began to plan silently in my mind.