Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 3546

Colby Jensen had booked a high-end restaurant on the forty-ninth floor of a downtown skyscraper. The private dining room was elegant, adorned with a massive crystal chandelier and classic oil paintings that gave the space a rich, artistic ambiance.

The view was breathtaking. From the expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, they could see the iconic skyline of J City. The glittering lights displayed the sprawling metropolis in all its bustling glory.

Likely spurred by Carson's generous cash gift to the group chat earlier, Colby refused to be outdone and had clearly put a lot of thought into selecting this venue.

When Carson and Marina arrived, Trixie and her new boyfriend were already there, scrolling through their phones. Spotting the couple, Trixie immediately stood up to greet them.

Carson and Colby exchanged introductions.

Watching them, a sudden pang of jealousy hit Trixie. She had always considered Colby's looks and aura to be well above average, but standing next to Marina's boyfriend, he was completely overshadowed.

It wasn't just Carson's expensive, custom-tailored suit. His striking height and devastatingly handsome features instantly commanded the room, making anyone else fade into the background.

Trixie smiled. "Carson, the shirt you paired with that suit looks incredible. What brand is it? I'd love to buy one for Colby."

Carson turned his gaze to Marina. "You'll have to ask Marina. She bought it for me."

Marina really had bought it. Since Carson had showered her with a massive wardrobe upgrade previously, she had picked up a few designer pieces for him while out shopping one day to return the favor.

"I'll text you the brand later," Marina said.

Trixie gave her a meaningful look, seemingly confirming a suspicion in her own head. Her inner imbalance smoothed out a bit. "Sounds good. Though, I don't know if Colby could pull it off quite like Carson does."

Colby chuckled. "I'm afraid I might disappoint you there."

"Not at all." Trixie shot a fleeting glance at Carson, then linked her arm affectionately through Colby's. "You don't rely on your looks, anyway. You rely on your talent."

Carson noticed the oddness in Trixie's glance, though he couldn't quite pinpoint why it felt off.

Marina shot him a playful glare. "Stop messing around."

As they began to order, Trixie gasped at a listing on the menu for a massive twenty-pound Alaskan king crab. "I've never even seen a crab that big! We absolutely have to try it tonight."

The waiter offered a polite, apologetic smile. "I'm so sorry, ma'am, but that giant king crab requires an advance reservation."

Trixie frowned, her tone dripping with annoyance. "My boyfriend is a VIP here. Does he really need a reservation for that?"

The waiter maintained a professional demeanor. "Yes, ma'am. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. However, we do have a ten-pound crab available if you'd prefer."

Trixie wasn't having it. "What's so special about a ten-pound one?"

Colby quickly stepped in to soothe her. "It's my fault for not planning ahead. I'll make sure to reserve it next time."