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.

car door, exasperation clear in her voice, “Liam, you promised to dine with me. How can you

window, Liam replied tersely, “Just take a cab

diminished in the rearview mirror, her frustration

“It wasn’t kind to leave her like that.

her, wondered about the subdued tone in

asked, “Are you coming back to

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

with music. He suggested, “Maybe we could

I’m not hungry.” Blake

back to the office then?” he

you don’t mind,” she replied,

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