Lianhua's chest rose and fell slightly faster than usual as her fingers subconsciously smoothed down her dress as if trying to erase what had just happened.
On the other hand, West wore a calm expression, but the slight curve at the edge of his lips betrayed the amusement and satisfaction he felt.
A second later, the maid stepped in, completely oblivious.
"Madam, I've cleared the rest of the table—"
She paused briefly while glancing between them, but neither of them gave anything away.
Lianhua nodded, regaining her usual composure with impressive speed. "Good. Just place these in the dishwasher."
West casually stepped aside, rinsing a plate like nothing had happened moments ago.
To any outsider, it was a perfectly normal scene...
They returned to the dining area shortly after.
Something light, elegant, and clearly expensive was served as dessert. Rin was already back to her usual chatter, filling the room with energy as she bounced between topics like a hyperactive spark.
