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 screamed

with the aroma of truffle, aged wine, and something faintly floral. The murmur of hushed conversations filled

The man at the podium barely looked

"I'm here for a reservation under

for a second longer than necessary before offering a polite nod. "Right

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

wasn't new to such a setting. My family was wealthy,

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got from men who admired me and

how beautiful I looked tonight, almost made me lose my balance.

rest of the restaurant to give the illusion of seclusion.

But no Jaden.

Seriously?

and it was already ten

so ungentlemanly

sat either

And waited.

And waited.

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

any

my fingers tapped against the table in a

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