Claire Sinclair looked into the man's calm, dark eyes, feeling both flattered and stunned. In that instant, her heart felt like it had been dusted with pink.
'It's over, it's over! My girlish heart is about to explode!'
'This guy! Could he please not flirt with me in such a formal setting? Ahhh!'
To prevent him from doing anything else strange, she simply picked a little to eat from whichever dish was in front of her.
Before she knew it, the Hot and Sour Shredded Potatoes had rotated in front of her.
Claire Sinclair subconsciously picked up a bite of the potatoes and popped it into her mouth.
Perhaps because she was distracted, she choked as she swallowed. The spice seared her throat, making it burn painfully and sending her into a violent coughing fit.
Adrian Quincy's brow furrowed slightly. Unhurriedly, he picked up his own glass and handed her the water he had been drinking from. "If you can't handle spicy food, then don't eat it. Have some water."
