How to Train Your Ex-Billionaire novel Chapter 36

He was watching her intently, without a word.

Winifred was startled but forced herself to remain calm. After drying her hands, she grabbed her bag and said, "Let's go."

They had just stepped out of the office when they ran straight into Cornelia.

"Yvan, what are you doing here?" Cornelia asked, surprised and pleased.

"Having lunch with a friend," Yvan replied curtly.

Only then did Cornelia notice Winifred standing beside him. "Dr. Spencer? How do you know Yvan?"

Winifred was at a loss for words and instinctively glanced at Yvan.

Yvan's tone was flat. "We were high school classmates."

"Oh, high school classmates." Cornelia looked between them suspiciously, her expression souring. "Your friendship must be very deep if you're still in touch after all these years."

"We're leaving." Yvan had no interest in engaging with Cornelia and started walking away.

Winifred had no choice but to nod at Cornelia and follow him.

Watching them leave, Cornelia's face darkened with thought.

They went to an expensive Western restaurant near the hospital, where an ordinary steak cost several hundred dollars.

Winifred had never eaten here before; it was far beyond what a person on her salary could afford.

"You order. This is my treat." Winifred passed the menu to him.

Yvan didn't hold back. He ordered a black pepper steak, a vegetable salad, foie gras, and a bottle of red wine for himself, then handed the menu back. "Order whatever you want."

Winifred glanced at the prices of his selections. The wine alone was over ten thousand, bringing the total to more than fifteen thousand. She couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.

It wasn't that she couldn't afford it, but spending so much on a single meal felt incredibly extravagant.

But she supposed it was a fair price to repay his favor. Then she wouldn't feel guilty anymore.

She chose the cheapest pork chop on the menu and a glass of lemonade.

After the waiter left, Winifred looked at Yvan. "So, what happened with last night's incident?"

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