Chapter 0249

Chapter 0249

Ella POV

Alexander and Derrick Lake stared at each other as our waiter returned to the table, bringing our desserts. That’s when Lily Lake spoke, breaking the tension.

“Excuse me,” she said, addressing the waiter. “If you don’t mind, could you bring a bottle of nice dessert champagne?”

“Ma’am?” the waiter asked curiously.

“A gift to the table,” she said. “You can put it on our tab, and please open it when you get here. I want to make sure it’s fresh.”

She wanted to ensure we knew it wasn’t poisoned, I realized, but I said nothing, only smiling at her.

“Yes, ma’am,” the waiter said. He set the dessert trays in front of Alexander and me, then hurried away to get the champagne.

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of our sincere apologies,” Lily said, turning to Alexander

time I’d seen Lily in this very restaurant. Alexander had said something to her, and she’d quickly left,

with Alpha Derrick’s and tugged lightly at him. “Come on,

toward Alexander.

the disrespect your son has shown,” Alexander replied evenly. “I imagine it’s not easy when a family member

say another word as Lily quickly pulled

until they were out of sight. Then he turned to me and smiled.

shaking my head slightly. “I’m not quite sure what

“It’s not worth dwelling on, and I don’t want to let it ruin our perfect

I asked

said. “Good food, good wine, an enjoyable afternoon at the track, and perfect company.”

felt my face heat slightly at his comment.

champagne and popped the cork, we thanked him. After he walked away, I

really going to drink this?” I

risk it after so many people saw them speaking to us. I

pointed out. “I’m

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