Chapter 167

Nicholas chuckled and wore a look of innocence. “Isn’t this a cafe? What else could I do here?” Zephyr watched him carefully, not missing even a subtle expression. The man was not as aggressive as he was the last time, but a conclusion could not be easily made if he was here with a kind or malicious intention. Zephyr went back to sling an arm around Cordelia’s shoulder, softly asking her to go home first and telling her he would take care of this. Cordelia was quite worried but could only walk out slowly upon his insistence. After Cordelia left, Zephyr looked at Nicholas with a ghost of a smirk. “Afternoon tea set, right? I’ll prepare it for you!” “Can you do it?” “Why not? I’m the boss here.” Zephyr returned to the back of the counter. His movements were practiced, but the pots and pans made a lot of noise. It made Nicholas wonder whether he really did need to make so much ruckus or whether he was trying to drive him away with it. A while later, a rather exquisitely plated