The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning Max Charming

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.

Liam swiftly secured the seatbelt around her. Ixia, having caught up, knocked on the car door, exasperation clear in her voice, “Liam, you promised to dine with

replied tersely, “Just take a

Ixia’s figure diminished in the rearview mirror, her frustration palpable.

note of concern in her voice, “It wasn’t kind to leave her like that. I

the subdued tone

“Are you coming back to work?”

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

Liam filled the silence with music. He

I’m not hungry.” Blake declined

to the office

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