Adrik paid for everything when she was done eating, and Leia, whose face was as bright as a child's own when given candy, waved at the waiter with a smile on her lips and walked out of the restaurant with her arms interlocked with Adrik's.
Adrik pulled the door of the car open for her and she stepped in, then he went over and took his seat in the driver's chair. He started the car's engine and, with a smooth reverse, he drove off into the road.
Leia wrapped her arms around his arm and rested her head on his shoulder. "Thank you." She smiled happily at him, and Adrik chuckled softly and patted her on the head. "I am glad you enjoyed yourself."
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In a dark room, Mr. Fernando, who was tied to an iron chair and sweating all over, had his head lowered in tiredness. His whole body felt numb, and a few wounds visible on his body told how much he had been tortured by Rufus.
