Chapter 223

Seeing the reluctance written all over Lumma's face to dine with him was a blow to Adam. Adam, in his current role, hadn't done anything to upset her. Why was she so unwilling to spend time alone with him in private? Adam felt the need to clear this up, otherwise, she would continue to avoid him in the future. Before he could answer, Lumma stepped forward timely. "Ruby, Mr. Hills is a busy man, so he wouldn't have the time to dine with us." Lumma obviously didn't want to dine with Adam, yet she stated her reasons so grandly. Adam, who was about to decline Ruby's invitation, changed his mind instantly. "Actually, I'm not too busy today. If Lumma doesn't mind, let's have dinner together." Could Lumma dare to refuse him after this? It was unless she didn't want this job anymore. "I'd be more than welcoming, why would I mind, Mr. Hills?" Harry commented, "Lumma isn't willing to dine with