Upon hearing this, Maxwell's earlier discontent vanished immediately.

Sporting a smile, he proceeded to praise Sonia, saying, “Putting aside the genre, your novel is undeniably captivating. Your writing flows smoothly, and the vocabulary is exceptional. It's no surprise you hold a senior position in the media industry."

Sonia, feeling suddenly uncomfortable with the praise, covered her ears and exclaimed, “Are you finished? If you're done eating, would you mind leaving? Please?"

Maxwell chuckled and resumed eating his steak. “I'm not done yet," he replied.

Maxwell remained determined to delve into the contents of Sonia's novel, prolonging the discussion and causing Sonia's blush to deepen.