Chapter 210

Madison

Seared scallops with a vibrant citrus reduction arrived as the first course. The presentation was immaculate, befitting a restaurant of this caliber.

“God, this is incredible,” I said after my first bite, closing my eyes briefly to savor the flavors.

When I opened them, Alexander was watching me with an intensity that had nothing to do with scallops.

“What?” I asked.

“You make the same expression when you eat something delicious as you do when—”

“Mr. Knight,” I interrupted, feeling the heat rise to my cheeks. “We’re in public.”

He smirked, clearly pleased by my reaction. “I was merely making an observation.”

“Well, observe your food instead.”

“I prefer my current view.”

I took another bite of scallop, refusing to let him fluster me. “We’re here to eat lunch, Mr. Knight. Not to stare at each other.”

“Yes,” he agreed, his voice low and smooth as he finally picked up his fork. “We are here to eat. So eat,