The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 585

It was as if he had finally gotten exactly what he wanted.

Once the plans were set, Ferris finally left Silas's room. Only then did I call Caspian. "I'm so sorry, Dr. Cross, but I have an emergency to handle tonight. I won't be able to make it to your welcome dinner."

"Is it really important?" Caspian asked, his tone gentle over the line.

I pursed my lips. "Yes."

Honestly, if Ferris hadn't manipulated the situation twice and backed me into a corner, I wouldn't have missed Caspian's welcome dinner for the world.

"That's a shame, but it's okay. Take care of your business first, Selena. If you can't make it, it's not a big deal. We have plenty of time. We can get dinner together another day," Caspian said, a hint of disappointment slipping into his voice.

But he still comforted me warmly, telling me to handle my affairs and to call him if I needed anything.

My guilt eased slightly, and I promised him that if I finished early, I would absolutely make it to the second round at the karaoke bar.

After hanging up, I focused on discharging Silas. On the ride back with him and Lucille, I kept my head down, tapping away on my phone.

Silas leaned over. "Selena, did you book a reservation at the restaurant?"

"Yes, I'm doing it right now," I nodded.

I was booking the Classic Continental Cuisine spot that Ferris loved. We had eaten there before, so Silas knew where it was.

"I heard there's a fantastic Local Coastal Fusion place over by The West Coast Bistro. Let's book that one instead," Silas suddenly suggested.

I was slightly surprised. "Local Coastal Fusion?"

But Ferris was the guest of honor tonight, so the menu should cater to his tastes. While the two cuisines shared some similarities, Ferris definitely preferred Classic Continental Cuisine. The place I had in mind was a much safer bet.