Meanwhile, Alison was still downstairs in the restaurant, assuming that Liam would take a hint. But as she withdrew her hand Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates… , he leaned in once again. “No matter how many people are willing to be with me, none of them compare to you in my heart. ” He reached out to take hold of her exquisite hand once again. Liam mused to himself on how soft and comfortable her hand was to hold. Alison was at her breaking point. She shook his hand off quickly and snapped, “Liam, can you be serious without touching me?” He seemed to be unbothered by her words and grinned. “Alison, stop pretending. I’m sure it pleases you when I hold your hand. It’s likely that you even dream about us being this close. This is what you wanted, isn’t it?” At that moment, she felt like she had just heard the greatest joke of her life. “Oh my god, Liam, can you stop being so self–absorbed? When did I ever express my affection for you? Please get your ears checked by the doctor!” She was indeed at a loss. She couldn’t be fond of Liam when there was someone as ideal as Drake. Alison ignored him and got up to head to the bathroom. Once inside, she frantically washed her hands with soap and submerged her slim hands beneath the faucet as the water gushed. She felt disgusted at the memory of Liam holding her hand and feeling the warmth of his palm on hers. Without hesitation, she scrubbed her fingers again and again. As Alison scrubbed, she fumed internally. She thought that Liam was incredibly arrogant to believe that he was some rare treasure that captivated any woman. She didn’t stop scrubbing until her hand was practically red. By the time she emerged, Liam was still there, and the waiter had already packed her order. Without wasting time, Alison quickly grabbed her belongings and walked away, paying no attention to him. Upon seeing this, Liam’s face darkened, and he cursed inwardly at Alison for thinking of herself as a great catch. To him, she should feel lucky that he took an interest in her. Instead, she dared to give him the cold shoulder. After watching Alison leave, Chelsea returned and pretended to be apologetic. “Sorry for keeping you waiting. My stomach was hurting, so I was in the restroom for quite some time. ” She pretended nothing had occurred, but she was secretly. anticipating the drama that would soon unfold. She was confident that Drake would confront Alison after seeing the picture. The thought of them misunderstanding one another filled Chelsea with joy. Alison carried the heavy lunchboxes and returned to Anderson Corporation. Since she wasn’t sure about Drake’s preference, she ordered several dishes, ranging from savory to sweet tastes. Despite the heavy weight of the lunchboxes, Alison was happy. She wondered if Drake would be surprised to see the food she.