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.

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

tersely, “Just

Ixia’s figure diminished in the rearview

“It wasn’t kind

wondered about the subdued tone in her

“Are you coming back

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

filled the silence with music. He suggested, “Maybe we could grab a

thank you. I’m not hungry.”

back to the office then?”

you don’t mind,” she

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