Chapter 2091

On the other end of the room, a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon sat unopened, its intended recipient clearly beyond doubt.

“This… I don’t think you are the type to be all spooked by a blackout. With the candlelit dinner you’ve prepared, you seem rather at ease, don’t you?”

It was obvious that Giselle had gone to great lengths-just for a dinner for two, she had laid out a veritable feast.

Alyssa’s lips curled with irony. “Even with a blackout, you managed to whip up a feast. You truly are a domestic goddess.”

Though Giselle felt a twinge of awkwardness, she didn’t miss a beat to sell herself, “On the days when work isn’t hectic, I love to come home, whip up a meal, and experiment with recipes. My culinary skills aren’t half bad.”

Giselle thought, surely with a spread like this, the old dame would have to look at her with new respect.

Alyssa suddenly asked, “Such a grand spread. Giselle, who are you cooking for?”

just for me. You know, I’m hardly ever home, so I cook in bulk and freeze it.

like you have quite the

Madam, why hasn’t Balfour shown up yet? He knows about the power cut and

blackout late at night, and you should be calling the property management or an electrician, not a married man! What’s the big idea, calling Balfour in the dead of night? To keep you company? I’ve always believed that young ladies should have self-respect. Chasing after

it.”

the flickering candlelight, Giselle’s face

I was just scared and wanted a friend

as if

you take me for? Do I look easy to fool? Giselle, I’ve eaten more salt than you

think you’re playing with me?”

don’t grasp your meaning. Maybe we should

you actually think Balfour agreed to come?” Alyssa’s smile was cold. “I’ve said it before, no one besides me likely knows about

definitely replied to my message.” Giselle’s face was a

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