Jeremy sat next to her, slowly sorted out the napkin, and then handed the menu to Stella.
He raised his eyes slightly to take a sneak peek at his cousin again.
Matthew’s face darkened.
Jeremy’s smile grew wider. He intended to frustrate Matthew to the cliff edge.
Everyone at the table had different thoughts. They were disturbed, except for Jeremy who seemed to be getting a kick of this situation.
They had already lost their appetites by the time the food arrived.
Stella moved the food around on her plate, but didn’t take a bite.
She kept her head down for fear of locking her gaze with Matthew’s.
Matthew was slowly cutting the steak. Save for his deep frown, he looked so noble now.
At this moment, Stella finally understood what it was like being in the presence of an angry king. It was like sitting at the mouth of a lion’s den.
She was certain Matthew was unhappy, but she couldn’t tell exactly why.
Was it because of Jeremy’s presence here?
But why was he putting up with him? Couldn’t he have just kicked against it when Fernando told them to sit?
Questions flooded Stella’s head. Without answers, she only grew more confused.
She decided to take her first bite instead of going crazy.
Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updates…
(EagleNovels) ‘s (EagleNovels)
The meal ended in silence and seriousness.
Matthew didn’t utter a word. Fortunately, Jeremy didn’t start any topic.
Stella couldn’t be more grateful for that.
At the end of the meal, they got up one after the other and headed for the exit.
More than anything, Stella wanted to get the hell out of this suffocating atmosphere. She had never wished to be back to her desk like she did now.
Her head was lowered as she walked closely behind Matthew.
Out of nowhere, a trolley filled with plates began heading towards them.
It was already a few inches away from Stella when she noticed it.
Her heart skipped a beat.