Chapter 187 – Arrogance is The Whole Meal
Serelina had that look now—half confusion, half indignation. The kind of look that said 'why isn't this working mixed with maybe if I pout harder, he'll cave'. Lux didn't even bother to sigh this time. He just picked up the edge of his linen napkin and gently unfolded it over his lap, like her presence wasn't worth even acknowledging verbally anymore.
The staff returned just in time to spare Serelina further embarrassment.
A silver tray.
A steaming cup of herbal tea in a thin white porcelain cup with gold trim.
A plate of smoked duck slices over sweet potato mash and grilled persimmon, drizzled with something honeyed and infernal. Lux didn't ask what it was, but the smell said expensive sin.
The waiter placed the meal in front of him and smiled politely.
"Here you go, sir. And for your guest—?"
He turned toward Serelina, still lounging in Lux's booth like she thought this scene belonged to her.
