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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sincere apologies,” Lily said, turning to Alexander but

remembered the last time I’d seen Lily in this very restaurant. Alexander had said something to her, and she’d quickly left, almost frightened. I had no

lightly at him. “Come on, darling,” she said. “We’ve interrupted their

Derrick agreed, turning to incline his head toward Alexander. “Thank you for hearing us

replied evenly. “I imagine

jaw tensed, but he didn’t say another word as Lily quickly pulled him away, leading him back toward

were out of sight. Then he turned

I said, shaking my head slightly. “I’m not quite sure what to make of

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

I asked curiously.

food, good wine, an enjoyable afternoon at the

heat slightly at his comment.

we thanked him. After he walked away, I glanced at the champagne

going to

tampered with it. They wouldn’t risk it

wine,” I pointed out. “I’m already feeling a bit tipsy.‘

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