Kaius forced himself to blink, breaking the strange moment between them. He wasn’t sure what just happened, but the earlier stirring in his chest left him feeling unsettled.
What the hell was that?
He had never been the type to be easily distracted, especially not by a random girl. He wasn’t like some of the heirs in this room, chasing after every pretty face they encountered. He had discipline. Focus.
So why did his heartbeat still feel slightly off?
The girl across from him remained silent, her expression unreadable. He noticed the way her gaze flickered toward his plate, quick and cautious, like someone trained not to show weakness. But he caught it. The brief, hungry look.
Kaius shifted his eyes to her own table.
There was nothing on it except a glass of water.
His jaw clenched
