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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as a token of our sincere apologies,” Lily said,

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

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

incline his head toward Alexander.

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

another word as Lily quickly

them go, his gaze unwavering until they were out of sight. Then he

slightly. “I’m

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

I asked curiously.

“Good food, good wine, an enjoyable afternoon at the track, and

felt my face heat slightly

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

going to drink this?”

it after so many people

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

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