Chapter 256

The man's movements as he cracked open the crab were graceful-almost mesmerizing. He carefully extracted the delicate, fragrant meat, piling it onto a pristine white plate before effortlessly placing it in front of Isadora.

Rowena's gaze flickered, unreadable, as she glanced at the plate. In the next moment, she looked away, masking her emotions.

She couldn't remember Abbott, even back in the days when he'd pretended to care, ever treating her with such thoughtfulness during a meal. Sure, he'd been generous-ready to spend his fortune at her slightest request-but attentive? Never like this.

And Victor, well, he was someone of truly elevated status.

The comparison left a bitter taste in her mouth.

Meanwhile, Isadora was quietly savoring the crab Victor had offered her. Perhaps it was freshly flown in the meat was sweet and tender, and her taste buds were in heaven.

Victor's voice, low and casual, broke her reverie. "There's plenty left. No need to rush."

looked up, feigning

wiped the corner of her

Isadora felt her ears flush. She darted a quick, mischievous glance at Nanette, who was grinning

Victor, flustered. "I—I can

Rowena stood up, her voice a little strained. "Excuse me, I need

at the far end of the Gourmet

made her way back, she caught

his fingers. He looked effortlessly at ease, his tall frame outlined against the restaurant's glittering lights. The sharp line of his jaw

straight back, but as she reached the doorway, her steps faltered. She hesitated, then turned

"Mr. Fitzgerald."

at the sound of her voice. His

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