Chapter 203: Unexpected Encounters

Chapter 203: Unexpected Encounters

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

Marcus and I returned to our private dining chamber to wait. We sat face to face, neither of us speaking.

The silence hung heavy in the air between us. An unspoken tension was palpable, crackling like electricity.

Marcus broke the quiet. He leaned back in his chair and loosened his collar with deliberate slowness.

“Do you have anything to say to me?” he asked, his golden eyes fixed on mine.

I retorted without hesitation. “What do you want to hear? My words won’t be pleasant.”

Marcus anticipated my response. He refrained from pressing further, his jaw tightening slightly.

Alexander Blackwood returned at that moment. His expression suggested he was lost in thought after his

unexpected reunion with Evelyn Ashworth.

Marcus, with a hint of sarcasm, inquired about his father’s conversation. “Was your chat pleasant?”

Alexander frowned at the insinuation. “Don’t overthink things. And don’t go telling your mother Victoria about

this.”

Marcus retorted sharply. “Mother hardly needs me to inform on you, given her nature.”

I subtly pursed my lips at this exchange. The family dynamics were always complicated.

immediately. He shifted

food and return home early,” he

and son remained largely silent. I focused on

my cell phone startled me. It was Adrian

his gaze unwavering and intense. I could feel his

weight.

call outside,” I

nodded in agreement. “Go

corridor, I answered the call

immediately. “Have you returned

confirmed his suspicion. “Yes, I had to return

voice

without hesitation. “I can have someone pick David

discuss it with him first and contact you later,” I replied gratefully.

City,” Adrian warned,

Chapter 203 Unexpected Encounters

assured him quickly. “I

some relief wash over me.

dining chamber, a server passed by. He

room nearby.

loudly. “Why should I listen to

Peering through the slightly

server exited, I shushed him when he was about

Mrs. Harrison frowned at her daughter’s resistance. She tried to persuade Jane

maternal authority.

the family,” Mrs. Harrison explained

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