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 but avoiding his

Lily in this very restaurant. Alexander had said something to her, and she’d quickly left, almost frightened. I had no idea what had transpired between them that night, but it seemed Lily hadn’t forgotten.

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

incline his head toward Alexander. “Thank you for hearing us out.”

your son has shown,” Alexander replied evenly. “I imagine it’s not

he didn’t say another word as Lily quickly

unwavering until they were out of sight. Then he turned to me and smiled. ” That was something.”

was,” I said, shaking my head slightly. “I’m

from your mind,” he said. “It’s not worth dwelling on, and I don’t want to let it ruin

asked

an enjoyable afternoon at the track, and

my face heat

the champagne and popped the cork, we thanked him.

to

with it. They wouldn’t risk it after so many people saw them speaking to us. I think it truly is

pointed out. “I’m

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