Chapter 255 Midnight Cravings
After a moment of hesitation, Soren decided to drape the blanket over Eliza.
But just as he stepped closer, she stirred awake from the sound of his footsteps.
“You’re up?”
Hearing her voice, Soren paused mid–motion. “Did I wake you?”
“No, I’m a light sleeper.”
Eliza sat up and looked at him. The exhaustion had faded from his face.
“Looks like you got a decent nap in.”
“It’s… already ten, right?”
I hadn’t expected to sleep that long.
Eliza glanced at her watch.
Yep, ten on the dot.
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“I don’t think we’re making that dinner reservation anymore. Are you hungry? Because I seriously am.”
She hadn’t actually meant to nap. But with Soren fast asleep in her office, she couldn’t exactly leave him alone and head home to bed. It just felt rude.
“What do you feel like eating? My treat. Think of it as my apology.”
Eliza shook her head. “I promised I’d treat you. No way I’m letting you pay. Come on, I’ll take you somewhere. This late at night, our only option is Late–Night Street Eats.”
“Late–Night Street Eats? What’s that?”
“You don’t know what Late–Night Street Eats is?”
Eliza looked genuinely surprised.
Wow. This guy is really out of touch with real life.
“I’ll show you. But… you better wear a mask.”
She didn’t want paparazzi or random passersby to recognize him.
A famous actor like Soren grabbing midnight snacks with a woman? That’d hit the entertainment blogs by morning.
“Alright.”
Soren didn’t even hesitate.
To keep him under wraps, Eliza found him a mask and a baseball cap.
It was past ten, and the office was completely empty.
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Eliza led Soren a few blocks away to a small cluster of late–night food stalls.
“Honestly? That hotel dinner you treated me to last time… it was kinda awful.”
“Was it really that bad?”
“Terrible.”
Now that work hours were over, Eliza didn’t hold back.
“The place I’m taking you to tonight? Blows that hotel chef out of the water.”
They grabbed a corner seat.
There were no servers–everything was self–service.
People scanned QR codes to order, grabbed drinks from fridges, and picked out raw ingredients to get grilled on the spot.
It was like a mini night market.
Soren looked around, wide–eyed. The vibe was totally new to him.
“You’re gonna love it,” Eliza said. “Just wait till you try.”
She ordered a bunch of skewers, a freshly grilled Fire–Grilled Spicy Fish, plus Zesty Crawfish, Charred Oysters, and her personal favorite–Crispy Pork Belly.
Soon, the table was full of steaming hot dishes.
Soren didn’t move his utensils, still taking in the scene.
“They might not look like much, but trust me, they taste incredible. Oh wait–you’re an actor. You probably have to watch your weight, right? I can get you something lighter.”
“I’m good.”
Soren smiled. “I don’t usually follow a diet that strictly.”
“Right. You eat like a rabbit most days anyway. That’s enough of a díet.”
At least, that’s what it looked like to Eliza.
She peeled a plump Zesty Crawfish and dropped it into his bowl. “Try this. It’s amazing. Just don’t eat too many or your stomach might complain.”
Soren popped the crawfish into his mouth.
The spicy, rich flavor hit instantly. It was surprisingly incredible.
“Taste good?”
He nodded. “Delicious.”
He meant it, too.
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“Told you! These guys make the best crawfish in the city. They do delivery, but it’s never as good as fresh off the grill.”
She dipped another one in sauce and placed it in his bowl.
“The skewers and oysters are just as good.”
She kept piling food onto his plate.
It was the first time Soren had ever eaten food like this–and found it this satisfying.
Eliza smiled. “If you ever want a specific cuisine, let me know. I’m a pro at hunting down hidden gems.”
“Thanks. This is my first time having Late–Night Street Eats. It’s… kind of amazing here. So lively.”
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