Chapter 276

Zachary rubbed his arms and nodded. "It is a little chilly." He paused, then said pointedly, "Maybe someone's AC has gone out of whack."

Ethan clucked his tongue and quipped, "I don't smell any refrigerant here or anything, but you know what I do smell? Jealousy."

Zachary switched the subject to talk about Patrick. "Luce's senior apprentice looks like quite the gentleman, doesn't he? He also sounds gentle and composed, as one would expect of a scholar."

"He's knowledgeable, too. It's hard not to be interested in men like him," Ethan added. "I have to admit that women find men like him quite attractive."

Lucas listened silently. They seemed to be having fun teasing Spencer.

Yesterday's meal had been more than enough for everyone to see how hostile Spencer was toward Patrick. His jealousy had basically been written all over his face.

After a brief silence, Spencer said icily, "Go ahead and get him if you're interested in him. I think you guys are pretty good matches for him. If yo