Madly Yours (Nora Reed) novel Chapter 76

She couldn't resist taking two more sips before setting the bowl down. "Didn't we agree to avoid seeing each other privately at the office as much as possible?"

Hudson leaned back in his chair, his long legs crossed in a relaxed posture. "Eating alone is boring."

"Isn't Arthur here?"

The moment the words left her mouth, Arthur, who had been trying to blend into the doorway like a piece of furniture, instinctively looked over.

Hudson shot him a warning glare, his tone utterly flat. "He's vegan."

The suddenly vegan Arthur remained completely silent.

Nora threw Arthur a highly skeptical look.

So...

That mountain of solid muscle was built on a plant-based diet?

That seemed highly unlikely.

But before she could dwell on it, Hudson smoothly changed the subject, placing a piece of fish into her bowl. "Try this. Flown in fresh this morning."

Nora's attention was successfully hijacked, and she focused on the fish.

The meat was tender, practically melting in her mouth, and perfectly seasoned.

"It's delicious," she praised honestly.

The corner of Hudson's mouth curved up. He transferred a few more items onto her plate, just enough of each for her to sample the flavors.

Nora chewed happily, her cheeks puffed out slightly, entirely focused on her meal. Her long lashes cast soft shadows across her cheeks.

A drop of sauce caught on the corner of her mouth, and she darted her tongue out to lick it away.

Hudson's grip on his silverware tightened.

His Adam's apple bobbed.

He dragged his gaze away and picked up his water glass, taking a slow sip to cool the sudden rush of heat in his chest.

Blissfully unaware, Nora finished her meal in complete satisfaction.

The final course was a chilled mango sago dessert served in a frosted glass bowl—sweet mango, slightly tart grapefruit, and rich coconut milk.

By the time she was done, she leaned back in her chair, feeling incredibly full.

"Had enough?" Hudson asked.

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