Chapter 225

“I had to reserve it privately to ensure our privacy.” Zavian replied emphatically as they walked hand-in-hand inside. “This was the only place I could carry out my New Year’s plans without worrying about you catching a chill.”

Excitement sparkled in Emmeline’s eyes and her fingers tightened around his. “What’s going on in that devious mind of yours, old man?”

Zavian’s brows furrowed in annoyance, but he didn’t respond.

She continued scanning their surroundings until her gaze landed on a table with flickering candles. “Is that table set for us?”

Zavian looked at her with a mocking raise of his eyebrow. “Sometimes you ask questions so stupid, I can’t even answer them.”

“I’m not trying to be funny.” Emmeline punched his arm softly with her free hand.

She then looped that same arm through his elbow, the other hand still clutching his as they stopped in front of the table.

Emmeline realized it only contained a wine carafe and two glasses alongsi