The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

David fidgeted with the chopsticks, continuously loading his plate to avoid the awkward silence that had settled between them. Soon, the dishes on the table were almost gone.

Rosalind asked, "David, are you full, or should we order some more?"

David reached for a napkin to dab at his mouth, declining, "No, thanks. I'm quite satisfied."

These phrases were usually exchanged with clients.

Whenever a client would ask if he'd like to order more, he'd generally decline.

He didn't expect Rosalind to ask, and he reflexively refused.

Right after speaking, David regretted it.

Why did he say no? Couldn't he have shown some concern, asking if she was full or inviting her to pick something she liked?

off any

was filled with regret for David, not for dining with

could attempt to salvage the situation, Rosalind stood

grabbed her purse and headed for the door, leaving David

left, David had no

out, Lydia and Ethan emerged from another

them met face

saw David and Rosalind leaving together, and teased, "David, fancy seeing

could've silenced Ethan before

look, then sarcastically said, "So, David was here on business. Unfortunately, don't have any projects to collaborate on with

that, Rosalind stormed off in her heels, leaving

but realized he

a look

to a restaurant for treatment. Let Dr. Lydia take care of