More Than A Favor

Chapter 160

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Caleb's response genuinely caught me off guard. He'd always treated me like a younger sister, occasionally teasing me but never crossing any boundaries.

But today's "joke" felt like it had gone a step too far.

Alex, too, seemed surprised. His gaze shifted between the two of us, scrutinizing the dynamic.

Meanwhile, Caleb walked right up to me, ignoring Alex entirely. "Let's head inside," he said casually.

I gave Alex a polite nod and followed Caleb, though out of the corner of my eye, I noticed Alex opening his mouth as if he wanted to say something but thinking better of it.

Once we were out of earshot, I turned to Caleb. "Were you trying to ruin my romantic prospects with that little stunt?" I asked, crossing my arms.

"You mean that guy? He seemed pretty unreliable," Caleb replied without hesitation.

me laugh. "Oh? And

usually spot-on when it comes to judging people," he said confidently. "I won't be wrong about this one.

fine," I responded with a playful

Elaine. Don't take it as a

holding back a chuckle. "I'm serious too. I'm not interested in that type of person

mind. "Someone who seems stern and aloof on the outside but is warm on

eyebrow, clearly amused. "That's it? Your standards

elongated shadows our figures cast under the lights. "In life, who isn't down-to- earth? Isn't

smirked, nodding.

elevator, and Caleb pressed the button. As

curiously. "So... have you found someone

for a moment before answering,

his expression unreadable. I half-expected him to ask who it was or

gave me a faint smile

help but

said, breaking the silence. "Did you find out anything about