Chapter 268 Out of Place

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Charlotte’s breath hitched, and her grip on her fork tightened slightly. Struggling to suppress her emotions, she asked, “What exactly are you trying to do?”

Arthur’s gaze settled on her ear, where the soft, fair skin of her earlobe had turned an unmistakable shade of pink from his warm breath. His eyes darkened, and without hesitation, he leaned in and kissed it lightly.

Then he said nonchalantly, “What else? I’m here to eat.”

Charlotte’s entire body stiffened. It took every ounce of self–control not to jab her fork into his face. Gritting her teeth, she asked, “What are you eating?”

She had given in.

Arthur smiled with satisfaction. He beckoned the server, glanced at the menu, and swiftly ordered a few dishes.

Pete’s smile faded even further.

But Arthur was Charlotte’s husband. Pete had no grounds to ask him to leave.

Besides, Arthur’s domineering aura made it clear that once he decided something, it was unchangeable.

Pete sighed internally. “That’s too bad. No wonder she always looks troubled. Her life must be so unhappy.”

Chapfer 268 Out of Place

The atmosphere at the table grew increasingly awkward, but Arthur seemed oblivious. He casually asked, “What were you two talking about earlier?”

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how lucky she must be to be your wife, having everything she could

Pete, puzzled by his intent.

hesitation.

wife never feels wrong. If she so much as frowned, I’d immediately reflect on

looked at him approvingly. “Your future wife

Pete was speechless.

really not get what I’m implying?”

hung thick in the air until the server arrived with their

and began serving food onto Charlotte’s plate. His actions were abrupt but carried

been

alarm flashing in her eyes.

Has

Place possessed by someone else?”

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their five years of marriage, Arthur had

her hesitation. His thin lips. curved faintly.

of

of his game, but she

as he

remained silent, observing the

dishes for her. But as the meal went on, he started

her tastes.

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