Xavier’s and Noah’s eyes met. Noah lifted his chin slightly, a silent signal that he wouldn’t back down. But Xavier only looked back at him with a calm expression, as if Noah’s presence wasn’t a threat at all, but merely a small amusement in the middle of his lunch.Seated across from Xavier, Liora noticed the shift in her husband’s demeanor. She followed his gaze, her eyes widening when she saw Noah sitting in the corner of the room. For a brief moment, tension crossed her face, but Xavier gently patted the back of her hand, wordlessly telling her not to react.Noah rose from his seat, drawing the attention of several diners who began to sense the tension between the three of them. By the time he reached their table, a smirk was already on his face.“An upscale restaurant for lunch, just the two of you? How romantic,” Noah said, his voice dripping with sarcasm.Xavier leaned back in his chair, his gaze locked on Noah. “Are you here to join us, or just to watch?”Liora swallowed hard,
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