Dennedy covered the distance between him and Natasha and briskly escorted her to the welcoming chair. He sat down beside her. She looked at him suspiciously as he served her.
"Dunno what this is but it smells delicious. I'm sure you've met my housekeeper, Mrs Nakamura. She's a good cook."
"Huh? Yeah, I guess."
"Come on, eat."
"What are you doing, trying to fatten me? If you heard somewhere that I'd be less mad when I'm less hungry, you heard wrong."
"Hey look, this is just a celebratory dinner recognizing your first day as chairlady. I just wanted for it to be a surprise."
"Is that really all it is? Haven't you always wanted to treat me to dinner since you saw me naked?" Her voice was low. That was how he knew she was only being sarcastic and bitter. He winced at the fact that she di
