Unexpected Second Chance at Love

Chapter 954 A new food stall

Liu Shan ran out of De Lʼamour as his life depended on it. He didnʼt dare to look back because he could still recall the murderous expression on Lu Tianʼs face.

”Haaaa…..”

He exhales and rubs his forehead. If he had known that Lu Tian was visiting, he wouldnʼt have carelessly entered his bossʼs office as he did.

”Assistant Liu, are you alright?”

From behind the man, Sophia asked with worry. She had seen him frantically exit the elevator and almost stumbled against the door.

His behavior was unlike his usual calm one.

Liu Shan turns to look at the receptionist. Seeing that she was worried about him, he smiled at her.

”Iʼm fine. Thanks for asking.”

He reassures her and then whispers.

”By the way, did you know that Mr. Lu was here?”

Sophia didnʼt think too much about the question and nodded her head.

”Of course. He stopped by the front desk and asked me not to inform CEO Han.”

Liu Shan stares at the young woman for a long second. He doesnʼt voice his thoughts and lets out a sigh.

”Next time, inform me. Let me know in advance whether it is Mr. Lu or anyone else.”

He knows itʼs not his place to question who meets with his boss, but he cannot repeat the same mistake. Who knows what would happen to him if he were to walk in on his boss and Lu Tian again?

Sophia was oblivious to why Liu Shan would suddenly give her such an order. She nods her head and walks away but stops after two steps.

”Assistant Liu, if youʼre not having lunch with anyone, do you want to join me?”

Liu Shan wanted to refute her question but was unable to do so when the young womanʼs voice sounded again.

”Donʼt worry, everyone else will be there too.”

She points in the direction of the busy street and smiles.

”I heard one of the employees say a new food stall has been set up nearby. Everyone wants to try it out, so weʼre all meeting there for lunch.”

Liu Shan pondered at her offer. He thought about meeting Uncle Luo to talk about his new place, but seeing how polite the receptionist was, he decided to go with her.

”I guess it wouldnʼt hurt.”

He can meet the old man after work anyway.

The assistant and receptionist didnʼt need to walk far when they arrived at the food stall. They met with the rest of the employees from De Lʼamour, who were already seated.

Liu Shan takes a seat, but he notices an elderly man behind the food stall. He makes eye contact with the old man for a brief second, and the corners of his mouth arc up.

”Well, this is interesting.”

”You noticed, too?”

An employee asked in a low voice, and Liu Shan glanced at the man before scanning the area.

”Seems like everyone is aware too.”

Despite everyone being out for lunch, he could see that each person from De Lʼamour was paying attention to the food stall owner. However, they eat like they arenʼt paying attention, which makes it unnoticeable.

The employee seated next to Liu Shan nods and continues eating the steamed bun he had ordered. His demeanor was like that of a person who leisurely enjoyed lunch on any typical day.

”Should we turn a blind eye?”

Liu Shan doesnʼt look at his coworker but stares at the old man behind the food stall before shifting his gaze to another figure sitting far away. His eyes slightly narrow with danger before looking away.

”For now.”

As the assistant enjoyed lunch with his colleagues in another part of Imperial, Yue Ling and Lu Tian arrived at Elegancy.

”Yue Ling, itʼs so nice to see you.”

Madam Zhao was in a blissful mood the moment she saw Yue Ling enter the restaurant. She didnʼt bother to look at Lu Tian and took Yue Lingʼs hand before guiding her to an empty table.

”I thought you had forgotten about this old restaurant since you stopped coming. I know you are planning your engagement and wedding, but please remember to take care of your health.”

She put on a downcasted expression but didnʼt forget to throw glancing daggers at Lu Tian. She can only assume that it was the manʼs doing of not allowing Yue Ling to see them without him.

Yue Ling stares at the middle-aged woman while trying to contain her smile. It had only been a few days since they last saw each other, yet Madam Zhao made it seem like they hadnʼt seen each other for many years.

She pats the womanʼs hand as she takes a seat and reassures her.

”Iʼve been busy with work, but Iʼll make sure to stop by in my free time.”

Madam Zhao couldnʼt help but feel joy when she heard Yue Ling. She clasps her hands together with a wide smile and laughs.

”Wonderful. Let me get you something warm to drink while you look at the menu.”

She skips away, leaving the couple alone at the table. Once her figure disappeared behind the kitchen door, Yue Ling took a small breath. She glanced over at Lu Tian and froze when she met his dark eyes staring back at her.

Her cheeks flushed in embarrassment, and she quickly looked down at the menu.

”Why are you looking at me like that?”

Lu Tian remained unfazed by her reactions. He places his forearms on the table while still on his wife.

”Because you are so beautiful that itʼs hard for me to look away.”

His posture slightly leans forward, and his words continue.

”But itʼs come to my realization that Iʼm not the only one who wants your attention.”

He pursed his lips and pondered for a split second.

”Maybe I should build a tower and lock you in there for me only…”

That way, he can have all her attention, and no one can disturb their time together.

Yue Ling almost choked on her saliva when she heard his last words. She looks up at him and frowns at his remark.

”Tian, being obsessive is neither healthy nor a good look.”

She was aware that he sometimes portrayed obsessiveness towards her, but from past experiences, he was always able to control himself.

She couldnʼt help but wonder if he was acting this way because of what happened back at her company.

Lu Tian was not bothered by her words. He shrugs his shoulders with indifference and picks up the menu.

”If that means I can have you all to myself, then I donʼt care what anyone else thinks.”

”…”

Yue Ling was rendered speechless. She stares at him with slightly heavy eyes and blinks.

She didnʼt understand why he would come up with such thoughts. They were already in a relationship and preparations for their wedding.

However, the more she thought, the more her eyes narrowed at the man across from her.

Lu Tian was known to be a cold-blooded man who showed no mercy towards his enemies or those who crossed his line. Yet, despite all that, he was still a handsome man and could make many heads turn as he walked past them.

Not only that, but she is also surprised that someone like him is with her and will soon be her husband.

Her head slightly tilts as she stares at him, and she subconsciously mumbles her remaining thoughts.

”… Iʼm the one who wants to lock you up in a tower.”

Lu Tian arched an eyebrow as her words did not escape his ears. He leans back in his chair and strokes his chin with a pondering face.

”Hmm… Thatʼs not a bad idea.”

Yue Lingʼs expression scrunched, wondering what he was thinking. However, his following words were enough to dumbfound her.

”You and I locked away in a tower all by ourselves. That means I can have you all to myself, and you can have me all to yourself. No one will be able to bother us.”

”…”