Chapter 1731

Zavier growled, “Steven!”

Steven chuckled and said, “Alright, alright, no more teasing your girl. I’m starving, let’s grab a bite and we can talk business over some grub.”

Zavier shot back, “Get lost!”

Seeing Zavier all flustered, Steven couldn’t contain his joy, “Zavier, have you fallen so soon? Who was it that swore they’d never cave to a family-arranged marriage?”

Skyler, caught in the middle of their banter, felt increasingly confused, “If it’s awkward for me to be here, I can just catch a cab and head out.” Zavier rebuked, “Are you really that stupid?”

Skyler didn’t want to be the third wheel, cramping their moment – was it so wrong to want to leave? No good deed goes unpunished, it seemed.e2 Without warning, Zavier took Skyler by the hand and led her inside, “It’s chilly out here, let’s get inside.” Skyler’s steps were small, so she was almost being dragged along as they entered the house.

Steven followed, laughing so hard he was practically doubling over, “Gee, Zavier, I never thought I’d see the day.”

laugh too soon. Your day will come soon enough.”

simple call ahead and the chef would prepare

Skyler was particularly sensitive to the chill,

wasn’t picky, she’d eat anything, but through their time

request soup. He specified that it had to be made with free-range chicken from their own farm for an

Zavier intercepted the bowl from the waiter, “I’ve

bowl and handed it

After a few spoonfuls, she felt someone’s eyes on her. Looking up, she saw nothing.

not watching

her head and continued to sip, but again she felt a gaze. This time, she was sneakier, pretending to drink while catching a glimpse from

dabbed her mouth with a napkin, “Is there something on my

“The soup – do you

nodded, “It’s really

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