Chapter 1731

Zavier growled, “Steven!”

Steven chuckled and said, “Alright, alright, no more teasing your girl. I’m starving, let’s grab a bite and we can talk business over some grub.”

Zavier shot back, “Get lost!”

Seeing Zavier all flustered, Steven couldn’t contain his joy, “Zavier, have you fallen so soon? Who was it that swore they’d never cave to a family-arranged marriage?”

Skyler, caught in the middle of their banter, felt increasingly confused, “If it’s awkward for me to be here, I can just catch a cab and head out.” Zavier rebuked, “Are you really that stupid?”

Skyler didn’t want to be the third wheel, cramping their moment – was it so wrong to want to leave? No good deed goes unpunished, it seemed.e2 Without warning, Zavier took Skyler by the hand and led her inside, “It’s chilly out here, let’s get inside.” Skyler’s steps were small, so she was almost being dragged along as they entered the house.

Steven followed, laughing so hard he was practically doubling over, “Gee, Zavier, I never thought I’d see the day.”

laugh too soon. Your day

gatherings. A simple call ahead and

the chill,

wasn’t picky, she’d eat anything, but through their time together, Zavier noticed her fondness for chicken

He specified that it had to be made with free-range chicken from their own farm for an

served, Zavier intercepted the bowl from the waiter,

ladled some into a bowl and handed

spoon. After a few spoonfuls, she felt someone’s eyes on her. Looking up, she saw

not watching her. She must have

but again she felt a gaze. This time, she was sneakier, pretending to drink while catching a glimpse from the corner of her eye. There was

a napkin, “Is there something on

cool. “The soup – do you like

nodded, “It’s really good.”

knew you’d like it. Had it

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