Chapter 178

Erik was displeased to see Blake push the bowl of soup aside. Frowning, he protested, "Blake, Yasmin likes the soup I bought."

But Blake glared at him and stood up. "Come outside."

Erik glanced at Yasmin and saw her talking to Malcolm.

"I thought Cirrus closes at ten," he said.

"Mr. Ford called the chef," Malcolm answered.

Erik then pursed his lips and followed Blake outside.

In the corridor, the two men confronted each other.

Towering over the younger man, Blake ordered, "Stop bothering her from now on."

"What do you mean 'bothering her'? We're friends."

"I have no problem with you two being friends, but don't blame me for what happens if you have any other intentions."

This was the first time Blake was openly expressing his emotions.

In the past, he had always kept his feelings well hidden. But now, he was practically ordering Erik to stay away from Yasmin.

Erik wasn't happy either. "You're already divorced. There are only about ten days left in the cooling period. An