Chapter 599 - The First And Last Date

He couldn't believe his mind wandered off that far to the future. This was only their third meeting. London didn't even know if really he liked the girl or not. He actually came here to confirm his feelings for her.

The pink table at the corner gave L a minus score in London's mind. Jeez... There was no way he would sacrifice his classic abode for a girl who would force him to put a table with such a ridiculous color in his home.

He then walked towards the kitchen and saw that her small kitchen looked like it was used a lot for cooking.

Hmm... Did this mean L can cook?

Wow... The negative score from the stupid table was compensated by L's ability to cook. The count now returned to neutral.

London then looked at the balcony and found that there were some well-preserved potted plants. He nodded in satisfaction. Women who could cook and care for plants made him happy. The score was now 1-2.

1 negative point for the pink table.

2 positive points for cooking and gardening.

The score had changed to positive.

Ha.

"Alright, I'm ready." L finally came out of her bedroom, and London, who turned his head to look at her, immediately froze in his place.

L was wearing a lovely red knee-length dress. Her hair was tied to a simple ponytail, her face was almost without makeup, and her feet were adorned with red strappy sandals matching her dress, making her look very girly.

The score was now 1-12.

1 negative point for the pink table.

2 positive points for cooking and gardening.

10 positive points for such an enchanting appearance, plus, her lips finally showed a smile.

"You are... so beautiful," London involuntarily uttered praise.

"Thank you," L responded. She pulled London's hand out of her apartment and pressed the elevator button. "So, where are you going to take me on this date?"

"Eh...?" London was surprised to hear L.'s question. "What do you mean?"

L pursed her lips. "Aren't you here because you wanted to ask me out on a date?"

"I..." London frowned. He couldn't understand where she was coming from. "What makes you think I came to ask you out on a date?"

"Jeez..." L placed her hands on her waist, and her smile disappeared. Her voice turned cynical as she said, "You came here looking like a million-dollar, even to the point of wearing a fake watch, to impress me. What else could you be aiming for if it wasn't to ask me out on a date?"

London glanced at his watch and immediately realized that, because he was in a hurry, he hadn't even had time to think about changing his appearance before coming to L's apartment. He was still wearing the expensive clothes he always wore to the office, with leather shoes and the world's most expensive watch on his wrist.

His clothing brand couldn't be seen, but the super expensive watch adorning his wrist would have exposed his secret if L hadn't thought he was wearing a fake watch.

He covered his watch with his right hand and slowly nodded, "You're right. I do want to ask you out on a date."

L crossed her arms across her c.h.e.s.t and narrowed her eyes to look at London attentively. "So I'm right, aren't I? Why did you pretend not to understand what I was talking about?"

"I didn't expect you would just agree to go on a date with me," London confessed.

L pursed her lips. "I agree to go out with you, but only this once. This will be the first and last time."

She pressed the elevator button again and gave a signal for London to enter as soon as the elevator door opened. Obediently, London joined her in the elevator.

After they were inside and the elevator was slowly heading down, London finally asked. "Why is this the first and last date?"

L shrugged. "Because I don't want to fall in love with you."

London was stunned to hear L.'s words. The girl didn't want to fall in love with him?

Why did she suddenly bring up the world 'love', out of nowhere?

"Hmm ... is that so?" he asked, glancing at L. "Why is that? Am I not good enough for you?"

L shook her head. "It's not that you're not good enough for me, but you're not the person I need."

"Need? So you determine whether or not to love a man based on how much you can use him?" London asked again. He was disappointed again, even though he knew from the beginning what kind of girl she was. "You're very pragmatic."

"At least I'm honest," L shrugged. "So, where are we going for our date? '

London thought for a moment. St. Laurent Hotel had a very romantic restaurant because it had a beautiful hanging garden and, at this time of day, there weren't too many people coming for a meal

His own residence was located in the penthouse on the top of the building, and he could easily manage the access there. All he had to do was ask Jan to coordinate with the restaurant manager to treat him as if he were an ordinary guest.

"It's a secret," London replied with a smile. The elevator door opened and he reached out to hold L. The girl took his hand and the two walked hand in hand towards the BMW car driven by Dave.

L stood quietly for a moment, and then she looked at the car and London alternately. Finally, she shook her head and then went inside through the door that was opened for her. They drove to the St. Laurent Hotel in silence.

Upon their arrival, the restaurant manager, Hadley, immediately welcomed London and L and directed them to the best outdoor table overlooking the hanging garden.

"Welcome, Mr. Makela. Your table is ready." Hadley invited them to sit, and a moment later, London and L already held a glass of champagne each.

"Are you impressed?" London asked her, raising his glass and smiling at L.

The girl looked at him for a long time and finally shook her head.

London became confused. Why was it so hard to guess the way her mind worked? He frowned and asked again what L meant by shaking her head.

"You don't like it?" This time he couldn't hide the disappointment in his voice.

"I like it, but I think this is too extravagant and not sensible on your part. I don't like men who are unreasonable and spend their money just to impress others. I know you're not a rich, so, why are you acting like you are a big shot to take me out on a date? I wouldn't say no if you asked me to eat at a burger joint in a riverside park while watching the boats, for example."

L clinked her glass to London's glass and sipped her drink. She looked at their surroundings and was oblivious to the beauty of the hanging garden, which had always invited guests' admiration.

London really didn't get it. Why was it so hard to impress this girl?