Chapter 336

Emmeline placed a hand over her chest, her lips curving into a sly smile. “Ah, these are the threats my heart loves.”

Zavian gave her a warning look.

“Fine, fine. I’ll stop fooling around.” She sighed in mock surrender.

Zavian pulled out a chair for her, then sat down across from her at the table. The aroma of Chinese food filled the air, and Emmeline couldn’t help letting out a soft hum of delight as she dug in.

“This is so good,” she said between bites.

Zavian opened a can of beer for her, his tattoos peeking out from the rolled-up sleeves of his shirt. “Not better than you.”

Emmeline kicked his foot under the table, laughing. “Who’s teasing who now?”

“I’m not teasing,” he said, opening his own can of beer. “I’m just being honest.”

She rolled her eyes, holding up her can. “Bla bla bla,” she teased.

Zavian’s expression darkened. However, he clinked his can against hers.

“Toast,” Emmeline grinned.

With that, she took