Tiger's trick #Ares&Tharn

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Tharn sat quietly eating his food, not engaging anyone in conversation, but that didn't mean he wasn't paying attention to what the two were discussing. Once Tharn finished his meal, he started to feel sleepy, so he lifted his hand to cover his mouth as he yawned.

"Feeling sleepy already?" Ares asked immediately, causing Tharn to flinch slightly because he didn't expect Ares to notice him yawning. Tharn thought Ares was focused on talking to Tiara, but little did he know that Ares had been discreetly observing him from time to time.

"Uh, yes," Tharn replied, giving Ares a glare for asking that in front of the model.

"Oh no, I'm so sorry, Mr Tharn. I've been rude to you, and I've taken up your time," Tiara said apologetically. Tharn smiled in response.

"It's okay," Tharn replied with a smile.

"Then let's head back now," Ares said, which surprised Tharn because it seemed like Tiara was still in the middle of discussing work.

"But..." Tharn was about to protest.

"You can take Mr Tharn back first, Mr Ares. We can discuss work further at the office tomorrow. I got a bit carried away," Tiara said, looking at Tharn apologetically.

"I won't be at the office tomorrow; I'll be away for about a week. You can talk to Foss about it; he will handle everything," Ares told the young woman.

"Oh, okay," Tiara replied, not thinking to ask where Ares was going before signalling her staff to call the waiter for the bill.

"I'm going to the restroom first," Tharn said, and Ares sent Noah to accompany him.

"Mr Tharn is quite charming, isn't he?" Tiara said, glancing at Ares teasingly.

"It seems like you're protective of him," Tiara joked again.

"Don't get involved with him," Ares said in a serious tone.

"What's this? Why do you speak as if I'm the villain? I just care about him. It's a pity for him to have to deal with a cunning tiger like you," Tiara teased playfully. Ares gave a slight smirk.

"Better pity me," Ares said, but didn't elaborate on why she should pity him, leaving Tiara looking puzzled.

"Are you going to head back now?" Tiara asked again.

"Hmm," Ares replied quietly.

"We won't see each other for several weeks, you know. Don't you think you should give me some encouragement?" Tiara said, referring to the idea of spending the night together. Because when Ares returns, she has to fly to London. She raised her hand to adjust Ares's scarf, but Ares grabbed her hand before she could touch the fabric, causing her to pause slightly.

"Sorry, I have to travel early in the morning," Ares said in a flat tone, releasing the young woman's hand. She quickly pulled her hand back, knowing that Ares didn't want her to touch the scarf. She secretly wondered why she couldn't touch this particular scarf but didn't consider asking until Tharn returned. The three of them left the restaurant together. Phillip, who had been left to eat alone, didn't think much of it and walked over to wait for Tiara, looking at Tharn with curiosity before greeting Ares as usual. Ares stood talking a little longer while Tharn moved away, not wanting to be in the way and fearing that a paparazzi might take pictures of Ares and Tiara and possibly include him in the shot, prompting Ares to look around for him.

"Tharn," Ares called to Tharn, who was now standing beside Noah on the other side.

"Yes?" Tharn leaned in to respond.

"Why are you standing over there?" Ares asked in a stern voice, casting a cold glance at Noah. This made Noah gulp nervously and quickly back away from Tharn, realizing that his boss was clearly displeased. Tharn looked at Noah, confused.