"I wouldn't deny that..."
The silence enveloped the entire room. Both gaze locked with distinct thoughts.
Lucien on the other hand had a blank thought for a second until, 'is this some kind of a joke?'
"....and you think I would easily say 'yes'?"
"No," Efthalia was aware and responded without a pause.
It wasn't long before the door knocked and entered the head butler. He brought tea served with dessert and snacks and placed it on the other empty table.
"Shall we...?" Efthalia had already stood up from his chair and gestured to the other table where teas were served.
Lucien could have denied but she still wasn't satisfied with the answer she received. She obediently followed and sat on the other side of the couch opposite to him.
