Chapter 140: Six Big Men

As Maria and Mace White finished their meal and walked outside, they saw Eldred still waiting by the entrance. Eldred stared intently at Maria. "What a coincidence," Eldred said with a smile. Maria chuckled. "Mr. Eldred, it’s pretty obvious you were waiting for me. Why didn’t you just come back inside instead of waiting out here? Trying to make it look romantic?" Eldred smiled back, unbothered. He took off his coat and draped it over Maria’s shoulders. "When I stepped outside, I noticed it had gotten colder. You’re not wearing much, and I didn’t want you catching a cold. I figured waiting out here would be less disruptive to you." His thoughtfulness surprised Mace White, who exclaimed, "Wow, you’re smooth!" Eldred rolled his eyes. "That’s why you’re still single." He teased Mace White, who retorted, "You got a problem?" Mace White felt like Eldred was mocking him. "I was just stating the truth." Mace White then turned to Maria. "You’re not seriously going to let this guy tag al