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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token of our sincere apologies,” Lily said, turning to Alexander but avoiding his eyes.

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

lightly at him. “Come on, darling,” she said.

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

shown,” Alexander replied evenly.

he didn’t say another word as Lily quickly pulled

watched them go, his gaze unwavering until they were out of sight. Then he turned to me and

was,” I said, shaking my head slightly. “I’m not quite sure

he said. “It’s not worth dwelling

asked curiously.

enjoyable afternoon at the track, and perfect

my face heat slightly at

out the champagne and popped the cork, we thanked him. After

we really going to drink this?” I

They wouldn’t risk it after so many people saw them speaking

one bottle of wine,” I pointed out. “I’m already feeling

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