Chapter 408

Scarlett looked down to see it was her favourite mushroom soup.

"I won't drink it," she mumbled.

Steven pushed the bowl closer to her. "You must finish it."

As they went back and forth, Sarah watched knowingly, hiding her smile behind her hand.

Melvin had also noticed something and spoke up, "Why don't you join us for dinner once you've finished cooking?"

"No!" Steven and Scarlett shouted at Melvin in unison.

After all the dishes were served, Steven glanced at Scarlett. "Come with me for a moment. I have something to give you."

Scarlett was confused but obediently stood up and followed him.

In Steven's break room, which was as well-appointed as a hotel suite befitting a top chef, Scarlett stood at the doorway, reluctant to enter. "What do you want to give me?"

"How can I give it to you if you don't come in?"

As soon as she did, Steven slammed the door shut and pinned her against

did you run away that

was breathing heavily, seemingly struggling to contain

"I..."


been brewing ginger tea for her in the kitchen. The sound of him chopping

night were still vivid in her mind - why had they

she liked him or not, but her racing heart couldn't lie. In her panic, she had

me." Steven's eyes were

his gaze and stammered, "I

surprised by her answer. "Scared

I might

couldn't describe the feeling, only that his

are you afraid

do you think those two will end up together?" Sarah asked while savoring the food

the other's afraid to speak up," Melvin

the auction, when I told you about Zachary giving me the planning document, you didn't seem surprised. You're not even strongly opposing me meeting

expressionlessly, "I don't need to stop you two now, do I? I can see what's

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