Austin and Ross were acting like old friends.
"I should’ve told you I've known Prince Ross for a long time. We got acquainted when I was studying abroad.”
Austin said to Ross laughingly, "I'm pleasantly surprised to see you! When did you get here? You should’ve told me you were coming."
Ross laughed heartily. "I’m only here for a short business trip, so I didn’t call you. To think I'd meet you here!" He gave Austin another hug.
The other three men shared a surprised look. Nobody expected Austin to be the prince's old pal.
"You can say that again!" Austin took a seat beside Ross. "How are your headaches?"
"Since you treated me two years ago, I've felt much better. I do have some trouble sleeping, though." Now that Austin was here, Ross was now much more relaxed.
Austin sighed. "You have so many things to worry about, and you hold yourself to high standards. If I were you, I'd have trouble sleeping too."
"You're making fun of me again, Aust!" Ross laughed.
The atmosphere became much more light-hearted.
After chatting about old times, Austin suddenly asked, "Hold up! We should catch up later. My granduncle is in trouble right now."
"Your granduncle? The reclusive miracle doctor?"
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