Chapter 119

Tan’a loy gaze flickered with a challenge. “Yeah, and so what?”

Chase gave him a sharp kick under the table. “Come on, you useless lug, go for it! Are you really gonna wait till Clara sends you a wedding invite before you realize it’s too late?”

lan felt a sting at Chase’s words, a pang in his chest at the mere thought of Clara marrying another man. It felt like a pack of hounds tearing at his heart.

His dark eyes narrowed, a gleam of determination lighting his face. “Dawson, fetch my prized bottle from the cellar.”

Dawson beamed with a quick, “You got it, Mr. Hayes,” and dashed off.

True to his word, Dawson was back in under five minutes, cradling a vintage bottle that had been cellared for years.

lan took the bottle and strode out of the private room, leaving behind the rowdy cheers of his mates.

her, tiger!”

with a serene

and entered, announcing with a smile, “Mr. Trevor, Mr. Hayes has brought over a special

broad–shouldered and tall, holding the fine bottle. He nodded politely at Trevor and Alicia. “Heard Mr. Trevor and Mrs. Alicia were dining here. Hope I’m not intruding. This is one of

try.”

with a welcoming smile. “Mr. Hayes, that’s very kind of you. Please, have a seat.”

her and Anders. “I didn’t expect

hint of surprise, “You two know each other?!

at Clara and replied calmly, “Ms. Clara was my secretary before she decided to join

anxious he might reveal more than was appropriate, nodded politely. “Mr. Hayes, long time no

with a gentle gaze.

11.04

Hayes has been generous enough to bring the wine, let’s not refuse such a gift. Shall

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