Chapter 171 Dining With Someone Else

At Ascent House, Calvin had the chef prepare Cecilia’s favorite dish.

“You’ve lost weight recently. Eat a bit more.”

“Okay.”

Cecilia held her fork, gazing at the table filled with exquisite dishes, yet she had no appetite.

“What did you

s talk about today?” she asked.

Calvin served her some food. “Nothing much, just some work–related matters.”

“Did Nathaniel give you a hard time?”

Calvin’s hand, which was holding a fork, suddenly jerked. He looked at her with a playful glint in his eyes. “I’m not a young girl. What can he possibly do to me?”

He was being mischievous again.

Cecilia observed that while Calvin received respectful treatment from others outside, his demeanor changed when he was around her.

He became playful, occasionally resembling a child.

“I’m being serious with you. If he gives you a hard time, you need to tell me.”

way. I’m a man. How can a man

plate could

no choice but to

was wearing a high–necked, long- sleeved shirt. Despite the air conditioning indoors, it was a hot day and such attire would

you been feeling unwell

knew that she was afraid

head somewhat unnaturally. “No, I just think it’s too cold in the

a jacket in the future. Your neck must feel

lowered her head, not wanting him

Nathaniel was closely monitoring their

next door.

12:26 PM c

Dining With

+5 Pearls

made her way to the private room where Cecilia and Calvin

complimentary gift for

waitress didn’t wait for Calvin and Cecilia’s response. She immediately approached the two of them,

you. We don’t

Calvin furrowed his brow.

always prevented her from

hand to tremble, spilling an entire glass

The waitress immediately handed her a napkin

I’ll handle it

Cecilia was also flustered.

red wine had splashed onto her neck, the waitress unbuttoned

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