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.

Ixia, having caught up, knocked on the car door, exasperation clear in

window, Liam replied tersely, “Just take a

away. Ixia’s figure diminished in the rearview mirror,

“It wasn’t kind to leave her like

glancing at her, wondered about the subdued tone in her

coming back to

determination evident, “Yes, I have to return at some point. I won’t let anyone disrupt my

distraction, Liam filled the silence with music. He suggested, “Maybe

I’m not hungry.” Blake declined politely.

back to the

she

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