Chapter 1223:

Nikolas kept his eyes fixed on Carol.

Carol didn’t budge. She stayed quiet, firmly in place.

Daniela’s tone was steady. “Say what you came to say, or we’re leaving.”

Nikolas was livid, his jaw tightening as he ground his teeth in frustration.

Finally, Richard shot him a calming glance. Nikolas forced a crooked smile and muttered, “Alright, let’s eat first, then we’ll talk.”

Nikolas waved the waiter over to begin serving the food.

Soon, the table was piled high with an array of dishes. With a broad grin, Nikolas turned to Daniela and said, “Come on, Daniela, give it a try. It’s the signature dish of the restaurant. Cedric, you too. And Carol, don’t just sit there, dig in.”

brimming

reached for

was about to take

as she looked at Carol. Turning to Nikolas and Richard, she said, “If there’s something you wish to say, just say it. We came straight from home,

Nikolas narrowed his eyes.

his teeth tightly,

a little more won’t hurt,” Nikolas said, gesturing toward the beef Carol had been eyeing.

with sarcasm. She slowly turned her gaze from Carol

Earlier, he and Richard had slipped something into

lace every dish. “Alright, I’ll eat. Daniela, you’re way too

cucumber and crunched into

he set his fork down, Daniela asked casually,

encountered anyone as

reached for some vegetables. Daniela lowered her gaze, then glanced at Richard. “Aren’t you going to

a light chuckle, obediently picked up a fork, and took

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