After the door shut, Gerard said, "Bexley was just here to bring me some coffee..."

Lilah cut him off, "I'm aware of what happened."

What Bexley had said was all Lilah needed to piece everything together.

Sneaky moves.

Gerard sighed in relief. "Okay, Lilah, take a seat. I'm going to change my suit," he said.

Then he headed toward the inner room.

"By the way, I got you some cakes. Try some! It'll help with the coffee's bitterness." Lilah had already placed the cakes on the square table as she talked.

Feeling Lilah's affection, Gerard quirked an eyebrow and replied, “sure.”

After a bit, Gerard opened the room door and stepped out.

Upon hearing the noise, she lifted her head and noticed Gerard wearing a dark blue suit.

The suit pants made his muscular legs stand out.

The golden buttons gleamed in the sunlight, giving him a taller appearance.

"Give me a sec. I'll wrap up my work soon."

"No rush. Try some cake first," Lilah offered.

"Sure." He grabbed a piece of cake and took a bite, enjoying the sweetness.

Drinking coffee was his way of fighting off the fatigue from dealing with piles of documents daily.

The sweetness of the cake cut through the coffee's bitterness, bringing a sweet feeling to his heart.

“This isn't as good as what you get from the renowned brands." Lilah was aware of that.

After having another slice, Gerard remarked, “This is pretty good."

Despite knowing it wasn't as good as the renowned brands, his compliment still brought her joy.

Being appreciated always brings happiness.

She settled on the couch, waiting for Gerard for a bit. Then, Gerard offered, “Lilah, would you prefer coffee or water?"

“Water's fine. I'll grab it myself." She stood up, grabbed a glass, filled it with water, and placed it on the table.

“Hey, you can't just dive into dessert! Have some water."