Love from My Dominant Boss

It was my first time asking Yuval out, so I was rather mortified that we ended up at such a cheap place. However, I truly couldn’t afford to go to high-end restaurants.

“I’m sorry that I’m treating you to a meal at such a place,” I murmured in embarrassment while looking at Yuval sheepishly.

“Don’t worry about it. I think this is quite a nice place. I used to eat at food stalls with my roommates back when I was in university, and it was particularly gratifying at that time.”

Yuval wore a gentle smile on his face, not at all irked that I was treating him to a meal at such a cheap place.

While I had no idea whether he truly felt that way, I could sense that he was considerate of me. Although we weren’t all that close and could even be described as relatively unfamiliar with each other, his seriousness toward our relationship really touched me.

“Mr. Lambert, it’s Anna’s treat today, but shouldn’t it be your turn next? The two of you have known each other for some time now, so shouldn’t you bribe me a bit to get into my good books since I’m her best friend?”

Noticing that we were getting along well, Natalie regarded us with a bright smile on her face before shifting her gaze to Yuval.

“Natalie, how could you simply ask him to treat you to a meal? If you want a treat, I’ll just treat you again next time.”

I didn’t want Yuval to invest too much into our relationship, for I wasn’t yet certain that we would truly end up in marriage.

Besides, the expenses were supposed to be borne by both parties during a date, so I couldn’t have him spending all the time. I was already feeling bad that he had footed the bill more often than not, so I didn’t want Natalie to take the opportunity to get a free meal out of him.

his behalf before the two of you have even gotten married,

disgruntled look when I nixed her

a retort. Oh God, that’s not what I meant at all, okay? Gah! She doesn’t understand my intentions at all! Can’t she see that my relationship with Yuval

problem. Feel free to order whatever you’d like to eat next time, Ms. Xavier,” Yuval promptly chimed in to smooth things over upon

cloud nine because of Natalie’s remark earlier. Perhaps he, too, thought

would only make things awkward if I were to

truly went all out, ordering braised prawns and steamed crabs. Considering the fare, the meal would cost me at least a

bled for my wallet, but at the sight of her eating with relish, I didn’t mind spending that much as long

me, for he threw me an amused look though he

Natalie devoured the food. Beside me, Yuval didn’t eat much either, but I wasn’t certain whether he wasn’t inclined

bad, so let’s patronize this place often in the future!” Natalie remarked while peeling

again next time since you like the

I now felt that the few hundred was truly

eating, Mr. Lambert? Do you not like the food?” Natalie asked with a puzzled frown when she looked over to Yuval and saw that he wasn’t

was also curious about that, but I was embarrassed

that hungry. Eat more since you

a faint smile on his face

I’ll treat you

Thus, saying that he wasn’t all that hungry was evidently an excuse. In my opinion, he was probably wasn’t all that fond of seafood

wouldn’t be treating

be my treat next time. How could I possibly

decline, but he seemed rather ill at ease about me paying. Perhaps he felt