Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 318

She’d never tried rabbit before, but since Annabel was in high spirits, she didn’t want to spoil the mood.

Truth be told, Annabel wasn’t dying to eat rabbit either. The real reason she suggested this place was because she knew someone at the table couldn’t handle spicy food—and she wanted to have some fun at their expense.

She’d been here once before with another actor. The flavors were spot on; for a spice lover like her, it was basically heaven.

“Come on, let’s go. I’ll show the way,” Annabel said.

She walked on ahead, only to spot Fenton trailing after them.

Crossing her arms, Annabel looked at Fenton with clear annoyance. “Why are you following us?” she snapped. Seriously, did he have no shame?

Fenton shot back, “I’m coming to eat too. Is that a problem?”

“Not at all. Why would it be?” A mischievous glint flashed in Annabel’s eyes.

Let’s see how you survive this.

Soon enough, they arrived at the little restaurant Annabel had mentioned.

Besides the spicy rabbit, the place boasted a spread of other signature dishes. The place was nothing to look at, but the food was good, so the crowd was always steady.

Even before they reached the door, the fiery aroma hit them—so intense it made their throats burn.

For spice lovers, this was paradise. For those who couldn’t stand heat, it was pure hell.

Fenton had barely set foot inside before his brows knit together in distress.

Annabel noticed and couldn’t help but smirk.

Since the restaurant was a bit of a walk from the office, when Lyman reached out to take Effie’s hand, she didn’t resist. Hand in hand, they strolled along at a leisurely pace, looking for all the world like an ordinary young couple out for dinner.

“Can you handle spicy food?” Lyman asked quietly.

“I’m okay with it,” Effie replied.

“If you don’t want to stay, we can leave,” he said gently.

He’d noticed the hesitation in her voice when she’d agreed to Annabel’s invitation. Now, he finally had a chance to ask in private.