Chapter 52

"Did you like it?" Rose leaned forward slightly, propping her chin with both hands. Her beautiful eyes were as clear as crystals, shimmering with captivating radiance. Steven hadn't anticipated Rose leaving such an impression as she sat down. "Of course, I liked it." The demonic fire caused by Steven's medicinal bath had only been suppressed, not extinguished. Rose's teasing immediately reignited it. Rose smiled, seemingly satisfied with Steven's answer. They gazed intensely into each other's eyes. It wasn't until the waiter brought their drinks that their gazes finally broke apart. Steven cleared his throat and raised his glass. "Thank you for tonight's arrangement." Rose blushed slightly and took a sip of her drink to calm herself. "Simply saying thank you isn't sincere enough." Steven asked, "What would you prefer me to do?" Rose said, "Be in a relationship." "What?" Steven choked on his drink, staring at Rose in disbelief. Was this a confession? How could Rose be so str