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.

caught up, knocked on the car

down the window, Liam replied tersely, “Just

figure diminished in the rearview mirror, her frustration palpable.

her voice, “It wasn’t kind to leave her like that. I can manage on

the subdued

“Are you coming back

to return at some point. I won’t let anyone

the silence with music. He suggested, “Maybe

not hungry.”

to the office then?”

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

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