Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 53

Halfway through the meal, the private room door swung open,

In walked a joyous Hackett Blackwell with a bottle of wine. “Why didn’t you tell me you are back, Edward? Look, I’ve brought you wine, bro. How’s that for a good friend, huh?”

He then placed a bottle of wine worth 140,000 dollars on the table.

Hackett pulled over a stool and opened the wine to have a drink with Edward Landor.

Meanwhule. Edward placed the peeled prawns on the lazy Susan and turned it to Natalie. Then he slowly removed his disposal plastic gloves.

Hackett was surprised to see Natalie and blurted, “Nat-” Then he realized she was Trevon Wilson’s secret wife. “Oh. Miss Foster, I didn’t expect to see you here.” he said awkwardly.

On the contrary, Natalie was not surprised to see him. “Hmm, do you need some cutlery, Mr. Blackwell?” she asked. Hackett and Trevon were in the same social circle, after all

On the other hand, Edward was curious how Natalie knew Hacken in the first place. “You two know each other?” he said.

They did not share the same social circles to his knowledge

Did he miss something in the past three years while overseas? Edward wondered.

Edward then turned his gaze to his sister, Sherri: he looked at her intently

Sherri was shocked by her brother’s stare, She was speechless, not knowing whether to continue with her meal or stop eating altogether.

Sherri quickly cleared her throat. “Ahem, well, we met Mr. Blackwell by chance. Yes, by chance. Mr. Blackwell, isn’t that right?” she fumbled, trying to explain

Then she lowered her eyes, trying to keep a low profile. She glared at Hackett from the corner of her eyes, signaling that he would die a painful death if he did not keep his mouth shut.

Hackert kept his eyes glued to the food in front of Natalie. Was Edward cuckolded? he wondered.

Natalie quickly shared half of her food with Sherri.

Edward had given her so much food that she could not finish alone.

just landed on his lap. He had to hurry back to his private room to deliver the

shall meet again soon, Mr. Landor. Keep the wine for now” He then left in

not stop Hackett from leaving. Today’s gathering was with his friends; he preferred not to have any outsiders.

a crazy bugger! Don’t mix with such

meet him?” Edward hounded her for an answer.

Hackett returned to the other private room hurriedly. He saw Mia Blackwell pouring

against Trevon lazily, looking

up close, it looked like they were snuggling up from afar.

Roberts to find out what happened in his absence. He had only stepped

and shrugged. “How would I know? why

was dying to share the juicy gossip. He took out his

the ping but he did not care or

and reminded him there was

Frank replied

no intention

a deep breath. “See if

as if he was an idiot. Hackett blinked, gesturing him to read the message. The latter had no choice but

served her like a queen. Don’t look like a casual relationship to me Natalie may be innocent, but Edward may feel otherwise. Do you think she’s cheating on Trevon?” Frank finished reading patiently. The corners of his mouth curled into a

each other. Wow! What a

Edward and company finished their meal

the luggage while Natalie had an armful

opened the door and bumped

the long black down jacket Edward held which belonged

before greeting Edward. “Hey, Mr. Landor. Are you about to leave?”

no see. What a coincidence that you’re here

here for dinner if she had known

bumped Natalie’s arm and signaled her

looked at her with question marks all over

toward Trevon and gestured Natalie to

her face was red from drinking. Hackett supported her along. fearing she

was spiked. She had thought Trevon was working hard in the past few