"He really looks for every opportunity to get close to Anna," Bryce thought teasingly, his eyes falling on Jimmy as he approached them.
Following Bryce's gaze, Anna saw Jimmy. "Why is he here again?" she thought anxiously as she met his intense eyes that were both sharp and burning. A sense of foreboding rose in her heart.
Thinking back to the predatory kiss that Jimmy had given her at the restaurant last night, Anna's face turned pale. If Bryce found out about it, he would be furious and seek revenge on Jimmy. But how could Bryce possibly be a match for Jimmy?
No, she couldn't let Bryce know what happened last night even if it meant enduring humiliation herself.
Taking a few deep breaths to calm herself down, Anna regained her composure by the time Jimmy reached her. She smiled sweetly.
"What a coincidence! Would you like to sit together?" Bryce asked knowingly with a playful glint in his eyes.
Unlike his usual cold demeanor, the version of Jimmy today was more amiable with a light smile playing on his lips. However, those deep-set eyes remained locked onto Anna, making it impossible for her not to recall the image of being forcefully kissed by him last night.
"The steak tasted good last night," remarked Jimmy which made Anna's anger flare up inside - He must have done it intentionally!
"Bryce, I've been training all morning and haven't quite mastered everything yet... I want to go back and practice some more... can you take me back?" pleaded Anna softly, fearing that any mention of what happened between her and Jimmy would come up from Jimmy.
Her sweet voice sounded incredibly tempting.
Bryce glanced over at Jimmy once again, catching another warning glare from him - daring him not interfere or meddle in their affairs - before finally deciding to play matchmaker for his good friend instead!
"Anna, your health is important. After lunch, I'll make sure to take you back home. Eat a little more, okay?" Bryce refused her offer and Anna bit her lip in bitterness.
Bryce ordered food for the three of them and Anna couldn't leave just yet.
The atmosphere between the three of them was strange. Jimmy noticed that Anna looked at Bryce with gentle eyes but when she looked at him, it was full of disdain.
Jimmy's eyes glinted as he spoke calmly, "Something interesting happened last night at the restaurant."
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