Chapter 21
Maja sipped her lemonade, barely hiding her surprise at the news. She quickly realized she couldn’t let
herself be caught off guard She casually wiped the comer of her mouth with a napkin in hand. ‘Gott
And then?”
Her lack of interest in fan’s marriage caught his attention. Intngued by her response, he raised his eyes
slightly from across the table.
Sandy had exhausted all her efforts, but it fell like hitting a brick wall And then? What more was there
to say? Wasn’t her hint obvious enough? This woman was skilled at maintaining her composure.
Should Sandy describe her as a patient, or has she already won lans favor and become arrogant?
Sandy felt annoyed but couldn’t let her impatience show and risk losing her advantage She looked at Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.
lan, her face returning to its previous grillness.
“Tan, you haven’t been back for three years. You might not know that this restaurant has changed
chels The curent one is from New Zealand. There’s a dish that should be right up your alley”
She took the initiative to pick up the menu as if she owned the place
tan remained calm, his expression unchanged. He appeared indifferent and didn’t refuse or respond to
Sandy’s suggestion
Some people may seem aloof but are actually wise Dealing with such individuals is challenging. Is
helping a client fend off suitors‘ part of her job description?
With these thoughts in mind. Maja smiled fantly. Bet’s specialty isn’t listed on the menu, and since I’m
treating Mr. Raymond to lunch today, if you also want to treat Mr. Raymond, you can choose another
lime”
Her words were direct, making it difficult for someone like Sandy with thick skin to persist.
As Sandy got up, she looked at Majas smiling face The two women lacked eyes No words are needed.
It was as if a silent contest had already taken place.
Sandy tightly gripped her bag, almost damaging the crocodile’s skin. An ordinary interior designer was
daring to be so arrogant–she mentally made a note of this person.
1 was presumptuous just now lan, let’s catch up some other time when you’re free,”
Tan raised an eyebrow Sandy used to be difficult to shake off, but today she left so quickly. His lips
curved slightly as he responded calmly
After Sandy left Maja raised her eyes, a smile still lingering in them. “Mr. Raymond. do you prefer milk
or coffee in the morning?” I was as if the previous incident hadn’t happened. Was it that she genuinely
didn’t care, or didn’t she mind his marital status? “Coffee.”
Tan leaned back slightly, his hands naturally crossed in front of him.
“Do you have any stomach issues, Mr. Raymond? It’s not advisable to drink coffee on an empty
stomach.
Maja mentioned this casually. After ordering two cups of hot coffee, she looked up and called the
wailer, “Excuse me, could you inform Bel that we’d like the usua
The water tumed to relay the message to the chef, a bit perplexed, but he did the task as instructed.
lan observed this scene, raising an eyebrow slightly. “Are you acquainted with the chef here?”
Maja left her cheeks grow slightly warm, perhaps from a slight fever. Her vision started to blur. “Bel’s
specialty dishes have an artistic touch to them. I believe Mil Raymond will appreciate them.
Ian understood her intentions immediately–she genuinely wanted to invite him for a meal but also
aimed to discern his tastes to beller understand his preferences, Business opportunities indeed were
everywhere He felt a hint of displeasure. Ms. Penny, you’re working so diligently. What does your
husband do?
Maja was caught off guard by the question. She looked up at lan, finding him particularly alluring.
Ian’s gaze deepened. “A good man wouldn’t let his wife work so hard.”
She hadn’t anticipated lan bringing up her marriage. Maja’s lips tightened, and she took a sip of water
la suppress her discomfort. How should she respo