Chapter 247

Damien Blackwood turned smoothly, every move laced with practiced elegance. His motions were skillful as he brewed a pot of high-end Earl Grey tea. While waiting for it to steep, he briefly stepped out. Less than two minutes later, he returned, now holding a fancy gift box tied with a satin ribbon.

“This little spot’s my private tea lounge,” he said casually, his tone warm and poised. After a short pause, he added, “I still owe you a week’s worth of afternoon tea.”

So… this was his way of treating her to tea?

For a second, Cassandra Taylor went completely blank, unsure how to respond.

Damien threw a mild glance at her dazed expression, then opened the box with ease. Inside were a few small, exquisite desserts. He laid them out carefully before pouring her a cup of tea with gentlemanly grace.

Sinking comfortably into the couch with his own cup, he crossed his legs with effortless charm, eyes drifting toward the window. “Try a few and let me know if you l