Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 196

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.

about it

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 carpeting

barely looked up,

throat. "I'm here

scanning me for a second longer than necessary before offering a polite

by the kind of people who lived in

to such a setting. My family

1/4

Chapter 198

who admired me and women who looked

made me lose my balance. But no.

private table nestled in the corner, separated just enough from the rest of the restaurant to give the illusion of seclusion. A single candle flickered at the center, illuminating the pristine

But no Jaden.

Seriously?

looked at my watch, and it was already ten

so ungentlemanly

sat

And waited.

And waited.

clock on

replaced any nerves

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255