Chapter 5“So, what do you want to have, Atlas?”“You...”My face flushed instantly at his words, heat rising to my cheeks like a sudden blaze. I gaped at him, my mouth hanging open slightly, resembling a fish gasping for air out of its element. Did I hear him correctly?"What...?" I murmured, my voice barely audible, disbelief coloring every syllable.He shrugged casually, a playful grin dancing on his lips. "I mean, you choose, Ms. Claire," he clarified, his tone light. "I'd appreciate whatever you serve me, so please feel free to decide without worrying about my food preferences."Drawing in a deep breath, I managed to compose myself, though an awkward smile tugged at the corners of my lips.Atlas cleared his throat, the playful expression melting away as his demeanor returned to seriousness. He squinted slightly, his eyes narrowing in a scrutinizing gaze as he posed his question, "Why? Is there any problem with that, Ms. Claire?"I shook my head vigorously, almost too quickly. "N-N
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