Page 147 of My Ruthless Neighbor

“You’re hungry, aren’t you?”

Well, I am always hungry. “Yes…”

“So I am going to feed you.”

“But why?”

“Because you are hungry.” He looks at me as if I am dense.

“I meant why areyoucoming with me? I mean you are a busy man…” And you’re making my heart race.

“I can make time for you.”

The corners of my mouth tug up, my finger twirling my long strand as I peer up at him. “You’d do that?”

“Yeah.”

I duck my head down, one foot locked behind the other, still smiling. Then I stop the movements, realizing he is watching me act weird around him. I clear my throat. “Thanks, but I guess we don’t have enough time to go out for lunch.”

He just simply resumes whisking me away. “Did you not hear me? Besides…” I lean closer. “That would feel like a date. And we’re not dating!”

He glances down at me with impatience. “Noted. Let’s go.”

“Archer!”

“Summer.”

“I told you I am not going on a lunch date with you!” I whisper shout.

“And I said I’m going to feed you.” He holds up a finger when I open my mouth. “Before you start throwing tantrums, I am not taking you out.”

“O-kay. Then where are we going?”

“To the seventh floor. We have excellent cuisine to choose from. And it’s healthier than KFC.”

I dig my heels in, forcing him to stop as well. “Well, what if I’m in the mood for greasy non-healthy food?”

“You will change your mind after trying out the food here.”

“What if I still want KFC?”

He sighs. “Then I’ll get you KFC.”

I grin up at him. “Really?”

“Really.” Amusement glints in his eyes when he catches my stupid grin.

A clearing of the throat startles us. I totally missed his assistant, Chad standing beside him. And Archer did too because he seems just as surprised.

“The meeting is about to start, Archer.”

“Send an email that the meeting is delayed for an hour.”

“An hour?” I squeak. Then shake my head frantically. “I can eat after the meeting.”

He ignores me and glances at Chad. “Do it.”

Chad nods as he types on his iPad. “On it.”

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