Xanthea had no idea how she found herself at the dining table, nor how she ended up with the utensils in her hand. All she knew was that the sweet and sour pork ribs were incredibly tender and juicy, the oysters tofu was delightfully fresh and smooth, and the pineapple-glazed ham was refreshingly tangy!
With each delicious bite, Xanthea, who had been bustling all day and was famished, nearly shed tears of joy.
As the girl ate, a satisfied curve appeared on her beautiful face, her cheeks puffed out adorably, and her fluffy ears on her head twitched with each bite, making her look like a bunny munching on a fragrant carrotâwhich was so endearing that it was hard not to want to touch and caress her.
Orionâs grip on his cutlery tightened slightly, suppressing the urge as he piled more meat onto her plate.
Looking at her plate, which was almost overflowing, Xanthea hurriedly waved her hands, âThatâs enough, no more. I wonât have that piece of fish; Iâm afraid itâll get stuck again.â
âSea bass, itâs boneless.â
âReally?â
Not even a tiny bone? She remembered getting choked on one last time.
Xanthea bit into it skeptically and then savored the bite. True enough, there wasnât a single bone, only the exquisite softness and crispy delight.
âMmm, this is the first time Iâve had such crispy, pan-seared bass. How did you do it?â
âWant to learn?â
âYes, please!â
Xanthea nodded vigorously.
âYou donât need to learn.â
Xanthea: âFair enough.â
She had never been gifted in cooking. After failing numerous cooking classes and even causing a star chef to advise her to quit wasting ingredients, she knew it wasnât her forte.
My Beloved Has Risen from Death's Embrace Orion watched her face fall in disappointment, biting back the words that almost escaped him: I like youâI can always cook for you, no matter when, in any role.
The next moment, she perked up again, her smile radiant as she looked at him, âBut really, your culinary skills are extraordinary. If you werenât a CEO, you could definitely become a renowned chef!â
âI donât need worldwide fame, satisfying one person is enough.â
Without realizing it, he spoke his true feelings.
âOne person?â Xanthea curiously asked, âWhoâs that lucky person?â
Orion looked at her intently, his deep gaze burning with an intensity she couldnât quite decipher, âMy future girlfriend.â
Girlfriend?
She hadnât expected him to be so romantic. Going by past experiences, wasnât his future girlfriend Miranda?
The moment the name âMirandaâ popped into her head, she seemed to realize something, her enthusiastic chewing and the smile on her face freezing momentarily.
What the heck?
Was she really sitting here, chatting and laughing with Orion, this deceitful man? Had she forgotten that she had already blacklisted him?
The allure of good food was too misleading. This time, she had to be more cautious, not to be deceived by his pretentious kindness again!
With that thought, she put down her silverware and straightened her face, âMr. Lockwood, Iâve already dined with you, now can you tell me why you decided to sell the rights to âRealm of Illusionsâ to my uncle?â
Orion, watching the little bunny who turned hostile after being fed, couldnât help but smile.
Xanthea, feeling somewhat guilty as his gaze seemingly brushed over the leftover food, awkwardly licked her lips. Although it seemed like she had been the only one feasting, he was the one who invited her!
ï¤Chapter 107 Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
ï¤Chapter 1927 Falling For My Contractual Wife (Brian and Grace)
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