The Clutches Of Hell Novel

Chapter 123

The waiters immediately agreed with Bella’s suggestion before both of them meticulously wiped the table and chairs clean for Scarlett, who was said to be prioritizing hygiene.

Moving around in her wheelchair, Bella came over to Victoria’s table and curled her lips. “Christian, do you mind if we add another table here?”

He didn’t respond and only cast a glance at Matthew.

“Forgive me, Miss Spritz.” Matthew pushed his glasses up as he shot her a smile and explained, “Today’s dinner is my treat, but I don’t feel like eating with strangers.”

Bella didn’t get mad at his answer and instead, she spoke with a soft tone. “I apologize for my rudeness. If you don’t feel like eating with strangers, I shouldn’t impose the idea on you. However, since I have the occasion to meet you, may I have the pleasure to make Mr. Buckley’s acquaintance?”

“Matthew Buckley.” Matthew stretched a hand out to her, the implication in his words obvious. “I’ve heard a lot about you, Miss Spritz.”

She chuckled as she held his hand. “The name’s Bella Spritz. Your name precedes you, Mr. Buckley. It’s too bad we’re only meeting each other until today.”

Watching the holding of hands with an intense gaze, Janice allowed her expression to fall and she harrumphed before she lowered her gaze and forcefully flipped the pages of the menu.

Meanwhile, Lucas was sitting at another table and his gaze fixed on Victoria.

Pretending not to notice him, she waited in anticipation for the waiter to serve her the order of twelve creamy garlic scallops. Then, she stood and “thoughtfully” distributed two scallops on each plate before Christian, Matthew, and Janice.

Victoria took a bite before turning to Christian and said, “The scallop tastes good, especially the garlic paste on it, which makes it taste even better. Mr. Thatcher, are you not trying it?”

Janice swallowed hard at the comment. After that, she took one of the scallops in front of her and tasted it. She nodded vigorously in agreement as the taste burst on her taste bud, and her eyes shone with excitement.

Christian threw a glance at the scallop before he grabbed one and took a bite. His expression remained neutral the whole time. “It’s not bad.”

both elegantly and quickly. Soon, he took another one to eat

looked at him eating with ease, something flashed through her eyes and she found her portion

saw her eagerly courting Christian, he pressed his thin lips into a line while

a condition. “You’ve been pursuing her for so long in the past, but she never fell for you. Are you dreaming

enough for the people at the table next to them to

finished the scallops. Christian’s eyes darkened in thought as he darted a glance at Lucas without the latter noticing him,

and Lucas drew his gaze back

Bella turned to Scarlett and asked softly, “Do you want to add

A half smile was hanging on her face as she remarked, “No need for

try them.” Janice took a bite of the chicken wing, and her eyes were sparkling in amusement. She handed over one of

chicken wing was indeed sweet but not overly sweet, and the meat was tender, indicating it was nicely baked. “You’re right. It’s

glistened lips due to the oil from the chicken wing and swallowed hard before

she failed to seduce a man and ended up being thrown out of the room? Does she have no shame?” Scarlett was furious and lost her appetite, but she was even more furious seeing Victoria enjoying the food. Besides, the fiancé she was

Clenching her fists, she put the food down and tried her best to contain her anger

up. Now isn’t the time for

already give up on your dream. Don’t you know she will choose a man who broke

head low without a word, but he was clenching his fists tightly while the

she had no clothes” were repeating themselves in Victoria’s mind uncontrollably. She pursed her lips as

what’s wrong?” Janice stared at her in

answer the question as she quickly rose to her feet as she held onto a plate. Her expression was

Palmer Family as her situation wouldn’t be worse. After all, she wasn’t even afraid of