Chapter 26

They knew this restaurant was just one of many in a chain owned by a catering company, which ran multiple higher end restaurants. This company, in turn, was backed by none other than the Lancaster Group.

Not just anyone could clear the place at a whim!

The mute girl wanted to speak, but not a sound came out. Instead, she looked at Miranda with a mix of fear and pleading, pointing at her mouth.

Miranda simply said, "When you learn to speak properly, it'll come back."

With that, she turned on her heel and walked away.

Keith tried to follow her, shouting at Miranda's retreating back, "Don't freaking think you're all that just because you've got rich friends! Everyone knows what you really are! You...ugh!"

Keith's throat was suddenly gripped tight; he could barely breathe, and his toes were just touching the ground.

He stared at the man in front of him, eyes wide with terror, but he couldn't get out more than a frightened syllable.

The others stepped back in fear, too scared to make a sound.

with one hand, his muscles straining strikingly under the black

head tilted slightly with a

play the hero, showing off a bit. But now,

only made

Elian took his frustration out on him. With a flick of his wrist, Elian tossed

make a sound, looking up at Elian in sheer terror. In that moment, he had

He wiped his hands

began to clear the place

restaurant's been booked tonight." The group looked disgruntled and had no choice but to

stepped outside, Elian caught up

dinner wasn't as pleasant

"I should apologize. They came because of

lips curled up slightly. "Can I give

already flagged down a taxi.

that she'd already gotten a

at Elian, her gaze lingering on the hand he'd used to

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