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?

refusal inadvertently cut off any chance for

filled with regret for David, not for dining with Rosalind,

attempt to salvage the situation,

the door, leaving David to

no choice but

out, Lydia and Ethan emerged from another

them met face to

together, and teased, "David, fancy seeing

could've silenced Ethan before he

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

off in

to follow and explain but realized he had no

a look

coincidence, Mr. Ethane coming to a restaurant for treatment. Let Dr. Lydia