The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 386

She took the man’s hand and led him to a dining chair.

“I had the restaurant prepare your favorite pasta, but I made the cake myself. You have to try some later and tell me if it’s good.”

His favorite pasta and a homemade cake.

The man turned to look at her, his gaze meaningful. “I didn’t help you save Steve. Aren’t you angry?”

“I was angry at the time.” Sasha held his arm. “But I care about you more. I thought it through. If you had stepped in and exposed yourself, your life would have been in danger. It wouldn’t have been worth it.”

“He’s your son.” The man didn’t touch the pasta.

“But you’re the man I love.” Sasha took his hand and kissed it.

The man suddenly pulled his hand back, his eyes turning cold. “I appreciate the birthday gesture, but I should go.

He stood.

But Sasha held on to his sleeve and refused to let go.

“You’re always in such a hurry. I had someone check. He’s working late and won’t be home anytime soon. Stay with me a little longer, okay?”

The man shook his arm, but Sasha only held on tighter.

“I told you, I can’t let him get suspicious. Even if he isn’t home, he’ll still know how long I was gone.” As he spoke, he turned slightly, pulled back the curtain, and looked outside.

The restaurant was in a quiet part of Liono City, tucked away from the busiest streets. The people who came here were all wealthy or well connected. No random outsiders could easily get in.

There was no need to worry too much about being exposed.

Then his gaze suddenly stopped on the parking lot.

Sasha noticed his body go rigid. Curious, she stepped forward and followed his line of sight. To her surprise, she saw Winter getting out of a car.

She hadn’t expected Winter to come here for dinner too.

Smiling, she rested a hand on the man’s shoulder. “Thanks to me, you get to see Winnie again so soon.”

The man let go of the curtain. It fell back into place, sealing the window from view again.

“Find out who she’s having dinner with.”

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