, Chapter 171 Dining With Someone Else , At Ascent House, Calvin had the chef prepare Cecilia’s favorite dish. , “You’ve lost weight recently. Eat a bit more.” , “Okay.” , Cecilia held her fork, gazing at the table filled with exquisite dishes, yet she had no appetite. , “What did you , s talk about today?” she asked. , Calvin served her some food. “Nothing much, just some work–related matters.” , “Did Nathaniel give you a hard time?” , Calvin’s hand, which was holding a fork, suddenly jerked. He looked at her with a playful glint in his eyes. “I’m not a young girl. What can he possibly do to me?” , He was being mischievous again. , Cecilia observed that while Calvin received respectful treatment from others outside, his demeanor changed when he was around her. , He became playful, occasionally resembling a child. , “I’m being serious with you. If he gives you a hard time, you need to tell me.” , “No way. I’m a man. How can a man ask a woman for help?” , Calvin continued to serve her food until her plate could hold no more before he urged her to eat. , Cecilia had no choice but to eat first. , While she was focused on her meal, Calvin noticed that she was wearing a high–necked, long- sleeved shirt. Despite the air conditioning indoors, it was a hot day and such attire would be unbearable once outside. , “Have you been feeling unwell again recently?” , He knew that she was afraid of the cold. , Cecilia noticed his gaze and shook her head somewhat unnaturally. “No, I just think it’s too cold in the office. , “You could bring a jacket in the future. Your neck must feel stuffy in that.” , “Okay.” Cecilia lowered her head, not wanting him to see the marks on her body. , Unbeknownst to her, Nathaniel was closely monitoring their every move through surveillance , next door. , PM c , Chapter 171 Dining With Someone Else , 5 Pearls , He gestured for the waitress, giving a few instructions. Before long, the waitress made her way to the private room where Cecilia and Calvin were with a bottle of red wine. , “Hello, this is a complimentary gift for the two of you.” , The waitress didn’t wait for Calvin and Cecilia’s response. She immediately approached the two of them, ready to pour wine for Cecilia. , “No, thank you. We don’t drink.” , Calvin furrowed his brow. , Aware that Cecilia struggled with controlling her drinking, he always prevented her from having alcohol when they went out. , His words caused the waitress‘ hand to tremble, spilling an entire glass of wine onto Cecilia’s clothes. , “I’m sorry, I’m sorry…” The waitress immediately handed her a napkin to wipe with. , “No worries. I’ll handle it myself. , Cecilia was also flustered. , Because red wine had splashed onto her neck, the waitress unbuttoned her collar to wipe it off. , Calvin rose and took a few strides to reach her. As he intended to offer help, his gaze fixed on the faint blush gracing her slender neck. , He quietly shifted his gaze, handing a card to the waitress. “Get a new outfit and bring it here.” , “Sure.” , The waitress, trembling with fear, took the card and left. , Cecilia didn’t realize that Calvin had already noticed the mark on her neck. “I’m going to the , restroom.” , “Okay, I’ll have the waitress bring your clothes over in a bit.” , Cecilia nodded and hastily left the private room. , Yet, the moment she made her way to the restroom, her path was obstructed by a towering figure. , Nathaniel swiftly pulled Cecilia inside, closing the door behind them. , This was a unisex restroom. , Bewildered, Cecilia looked at him. “What are you doing here?” , “It was a coincidence. If I hadn’t come here, I wouldn’t have known how happy my wife was, , 12:26 PM , , Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.