A Love Trap

Ashley stood up to get a better view outside the window, her big eyes shining brightly as she looked down into the street. Andrew was right behind her. His gaze was tender when it landed on Ashley.

"Do you like this street scene?" he broke the silence and asked in a low voice.

"Yes. To be honest, Ellie and I have been thinking about buying a big house near the sea, with big windows just like this one. Every morning we can open the windows to enjoy the beautiful view and the soft ocean wind.

I can just imagine how beautiful it would be when the sun rises there," she replied softly.

She didn't know why she was pouring her heart out here. Maybe she just felt comfortable around Andrew.

Andrew said nothing, but couldn't help but let out a wide smile.

Before his smile faded, Ashley had already turned around to look at him.

Andrew had never smiled like this since he was a child. As the heir of his family's business, he had to look stern and serious, and couldn't let his emotions betray him.

It was natural for him to act and look cold all the time.

But he looked actually so dashing when he smiled. When Ashley saw him smiling, warmth flooded through her body.

His eyes and his warm smile made her heart drop to her stomach.

She gently shook her head, trying to keep her cool. Just then there was a knock on the door.

"Come in," Andrew said.

Then the waiters came in with trays filled with food, filling the room with a delicious aroma.

lighted up when she smelled the dishes.

Shortly after, they all left the room.

sat down at the table. Her mouth was watering. 'Wow, all dishes look delicious! I'm so excited to eat!' she thought.

including Mapo beancurd, spicy crawfish, spicy beef, chicken with chilies, peppery steamed fish and fish-flavored pork—all of these were Ashley's favorites.

pungent flavor. It was also emphasized by using different chilies. But Andrew was not good with spicy things. The

food. The hotter the better. At first, she was a bit embarrassed to

small and dainty bites, looking at how Andrew would

was not looking at her. With that,

put it in his mouth. He thought that

like wildfire. He quickly swallowed it, trying to decrease the heat with some rice. He wanted to cry out but he did his best to stay cool and

scorching heat, he sat

had good table manners. Although she was eating

Ashley with loving eyes and remembered what her favorite

laid down her chopsticks and then leaned back in her chair, looking replete and relaxed, but felt a

saw that Andrew's bowl was empty, that he didn't even get to eat. "Um, I'm sorry. I'm eating too much. But I swear it was an accident! I didn't mean for it to happen! These dishes are really tasty.

You don't need to apologize," Andrew replied. He couldn't help but laugh to himself. 'It's okay, dear Ashley. I really don't mind. I'll buy anything you want,

eating anything? These dishes are going to get cold. Come on, they are delicious!" Ashley said as she

the dishes. There were so many peppers wrapped in the meat.

in his bowl but

used my own chopsticks!

rude, ' she thought, blushing even deeper.

didn't seem to get upset about that. Ashley breathed a sigh

He wanted to reject the

such wistful eyes. With a sigh, he calmly put the food in his mouth.

Ashley that Andrew could eat this so calmly. She