Chapter 30

Chapter 30

In the restaurant, the group started by raising their glasses to Aurelia, toasting her promotion. After that, they chatted for at

little while.

During the conversation, it was mostly Selene and Aurelia who were talking excitedly, with Selene treating Ronny like an old friend. She wasn’t shy about venting her frustrations with Linda, almost as if she were enjoying a sense of triumph

“Ronny, you can’t tell anyone about this, okay? I still need to work under her,” Selene whispered conspiratorially.

“Don’t worry. I haven’t heard a thing.” Ronny replied with a smile, playing the role of waiter.

He would occasionally join in the conversation, but mostly focused on cutting the steaks. With a fork in one hand and a knife in the other, his movements were precise and graceful.

“Director Finch, here’s your sirloin steak. Be careful, it’s hot,” Ronny said.

“Thanks, Mr. Downs. You’re so thoughtful!” Aurelia took the plate with both hands, clearly appreciative.

“I can do it myself, Joycelyn said, not used to being fussed over like that. She politely declined when Ronny tried to take her steak away.

“It’s really no trouble, the steak is too hot. You don’t want to burn yourself,” Ronny insisted.

“It’s fine, he just loves cutting steak for people. This pasta is really good too. You should try it,” Selene said, pointing to a small dish of pasta.

Joycelyn couldn’t argue with Selene, so she reluctantly put down her knife and fork. “Thanks, Mr. Downs.”

“It’s nothing,” Ronny replied with a gentle smile.

Joycelyn glanced over at Aurelia’s plate, where the steak had been sliced with absolute precision–each cut neat and perfec It was clear that Ronny wasn’t just careful, he was also a bit of a perfectionist.

Ronny’s movements were elegant. He started from the left side of the steak, cutting from the outside in. He fixed the steak with his fork, then sliced off a perfect bite–sized piece with his knife. Every cut was so precise it looked almost artistic.

“All done,” Ronny said, sliding the plate of steak toward Joycelyn.

about to reach for the plate when suddenly, she felt a sharp,

clear eyes locked with a pair of dark, piercing ones. She

the large

the golden light. His eyes, calm but unwavering, carried

and quickly looked away, trying to make herself as inconspicuous as possible. She thought,

course, Ellison walked straight over to their table.

corner of her eye, Joycelyn could see his black

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Chapter 30

unhurried. Her heart, which had been racing in her chest,

he approached. Aurelia and

and Selene both stood to

also stood,

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Her mind was spinning,

full

the last time I saw you!” Selene, the little fangirl,

mind if I joined you?” Ellison asked smoothly, his voice calm

completely caught off guard. She

composed one, and Ronny, with his

chair and placed it behind Ellison. “Mr. Grant, please

cold gaze settling on Joycelyn.

was as cold as always,

voice came out a little muffled, too nervous

to eat?”

leaving Joycelyn’s tense face. His eyes darkende, as though he was scrutinizing her every

was clear from the

Grant doesn’t mind, you can go ahead.” She slowly pushed the steaming, neatly cut steak

“You go

steak for you, Ronny said, placing a fresh fork next to Ellison’s plate.

your hand? Can’t cut the steak?” Ellison’s voice was still as cold as ever, but it carried a tone of superiority, like he was speaking from a place

quickly denied, shaking her head.

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