Chapter 1997

Why was he staring at her from outside if he was not hungry?

Before she could tell Roland off, he spoke, 'You shouldn’t eat barbecue at such an hour. It's not good for your digestion. You better stop eating."

Huh?

Why was he telling her what she could or could not eat? How dare he try to control her!

However, there was something about the commanding tone of his voice, coupled with the serious look on his face that made her briefly consider taking his advice.

To her surprise, she was not angry at him. Still, she brushed him off dismissively. "I don't need you to worry about me. You can go home if you're not going to eat.”

After that, she took a bite at another tender slice of grilled meat before reaching for the can of beer.

When she brought it to her lips, she felt a force tugging in the opposite direction.

She looked over to see Roland's hands firmly gripping the can, stopping her from taking it.

She frowned. "Let go."

He held it firmly and insisted. "Don't drink."

She looked at him, completely baffled. "Roland, have I been too lenient with you?”

man was trying to manage her

said sharply, "If it bothers you, feel

Isabel was speechless.

Was this a threat?!

at him. "Don't try me, I'm really going to fire you!" "I believe you," he said before promptly snatching the entire can away from her. "But before you fire me, I'm going to make sure you don't drink another sip of

teeth. "Do you think I'm just making idle

I said I

Isabel was stunned.

anger that had nowhere to escape

and gave in last. "I won’t drink. Can

way she could

worker that was also an eye candy to boot? Really, he was entirely

"Alright, but you can’t

said as he pointed at several dishes that were

a face.

of her food, fearing that he would suddenly

from her and stared

dishes that he had permitted her

away her hand that was

her frustration. She rose

he

Isabel jolted.

all these people around, it was wise to keep a low profile and

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