Chapter 1216

“Liam, isn’t the food here delightful? Let’s plan on coming here again, okay?” Ixia’s voice was tinged with excitement.

Blake’s eyes widened in surprise at the entrance upon seeing Liam and Ixia together.

With a gentle but firm motion, Liam eased Ixia’s hand off his arm, turning toward Blake. “Blake, what brings you here?” he inquired, his tone even.

Blake, momentarily flustered, darted at Ixia before averting Liam’s gaze. “I was dining with Ms. Samford. I should leave now,” she said, her voice slightly strained.

“Blake,” Liam called out, following her retreating figure. On the other hand, Ixia, teetering in her high heels, cried out, “Liam, wait for me!”

Outside, Liam caught up with Blake, grasping her wrist decisively. “We need to talk,” he said, a serious undertone in his voice.

on the car door, exasperation clear in

tersely, “Just

that, he accelerated away. Ixia’s figure diminished in

up, a note of concern in her voice, “It wasn’t kind to leave her

her, wondered about the subdued tone in

you coming back

evident, “Yes, I have to return at some point.

the silence with music. He

thank you. I’m not hungry.” Blake declined politely.

head back to the office

if you don’t mind,” she replied, maintaining

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