Chapter 378

“It’s nothing really, I just felt we haven’t been close lately, so I put this together for us.” The flicker of candlelight danced in Sophia Ford’s eyes, her smile sweet on the surface, but something about it made your skin crawl. Alexander Barron pressed his lips together, then curved them into a grin. “You’ve really gone the extra mile, Sophia.” But every bite of that meal felt like chewing cardboard to him. He moved his jaw slowly, tasting nothing. Sophia, on the other hand, kept chatting excitedly about their shared future. Alexander gave a few nods here and there, just enough to pass as polite. Still, it was clear she was building up to something. Suddenly, she set her chopsticks down, leaned forward with her hands holding her face, and called out, “Alex…” That flirtatious tone made his stomach turn. He looked up at her and asked, “What is it, Sophia?” Their eyes locked. Hers gleamed like a hawk sizing up its prey, full of greed. “Alex, since we’re getting engaged soon, why don’t y