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 Rosalind to

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

salvage the situation, Rosalind

and headed for the door, leaving David to sigh inwardly,

had no choice but

as they stepped out, Lydia and

of them met

the most outgoing, saw David and Rosalind leaving together, and teased, "David, fancy seeing you here. So, the business you had

mortified, wishing he could've silenced Ethan before

Rosalind was upset. She 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. Today's meal was

that, Rosalind stormed off in her heels,

David tried to follow and explain but realized he had no grounds

a look of

Ethane coming to a restaurant for treatment. Let Dr.