Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 198

Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 198

"You have to. You'd love Jaden. He's a good man," Dad said, "Make sure you make a good impression and make us proud."

The drive to the restaurant was quicker than I anticipated, the quiet hum of the engine doing little to calm the storm brewing inside me. The city lights blurred past, golden against the night, but I barely noticed.

My fingers idly traced the cold chain of my gold necklace while my thoughts wandered in

different directions.

Before I could sink further into my thoughts, the car slowed to a smooth halt. The chauffeur stepped out and opened the door for me, and I reluctantly slid out, my heels

clicking against the polished pavement.

I lifted my head, taking in the restaurant before me. Velarié. One of the most exquisite

restaurants in town, known for its impeccable service and clientele who reeked of

old

money.

it

stepped inside, the air was thick with the aroma of truffle, aged wine, and something faintly floral. The murmur of hushed conversations filled the space, and my heels sank into plush

the podium barely

here for a

attention. His gaze flicked up, scanning me for a second longer than necessary before offering a polite nod. "Right this way,

followed him through the softly lit space, passing tables occupied by the kind of people who lived in wealth like

to such a setting.

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admired me and women who looked like they'd

from how beautiful I looked tonight, almost made me lose my

we reached a private table nestled in the corner, separated just enough from the rest of the restaurant to give the illusion of seclusion. A

But no Jaden.

Seriously?

watch, and it was already ten

so ungentlemanly of

I sat either

And waited.

And waited.

tick of the clock on the wall stretching my patience thin. I

replaced any

fingers tapped against the table in a slow, rhythmic beat of frustration. By