Chapter 957

Ethan could no longer hold back and let out a cold laugh.

“Noah, what brings you back all of a sudden? I heard Lacuna’s been taken down. You should be lying low too, shouldn’t you?”

Noah paused at the words.

Charlotte shot Ethan a sharp glare.

Of all things to bring up-he was clearly picking a fight on purpose.

“Ethan, if you really can’t eat, then don’t force yourself.”

Charlotte forced a smile at him, awkwardly trying to change the subject.

But Ethan only pressed further. Leaning his elbow on the table, he edged closer toward Noah.

“How could I not? Sharing a meal with an internationally wanted mercenary-I’m honored.”

“Ethan!”

Seeing Noah’s expression darken, Charlotte slammed her hand against the table.

“Charlotte.”

almost immediately, Noah spoke

a finger across the corner of his lips where a trace of

tomorrow. Don’t worry, I

no discernible emotion in his tone, as calm as ever. Yet, his head was lowered,

shadow.

felt as though something had gripped her heart and squeezed-painful, but impossible to

Ethan found himself caught off guard by Noah’s reaction. He had expected that with such obvious provocation, Noah would show at least some irritation. But instead, the man’s composure-almost to the point of tolerance-made Ethan feel,

braised beef brisket is rich and tender… and the scallion-seared chuck is incredibly soft. No matter how good the food is at a restaurant, it never quite compares to a home-cooked meal. So if you can sit down

her fork again, Noah spoke gently, a faint smile

piece of meat

isn’t greasy. Ethan, you should try it. Light food is good for recovery, but a little fat is helpful too.” Ethan felt his mind

and guarded-meticulous

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carried a hidden edge, veiled in sarcasm

grace-left him unable

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