Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 271

The maids nervously nodded and quickly turned to head to the kitchen.

Katrina's face turned pale with anger as she gritted her teeth and glared at Carlisle. "If you're upset with me, don't take it out on them."

Carlisle took the damp towel handed to him by one of the maids and casually wiped the soup off his hand. "I pay them such high wages, yet they can't even do their job properly. What good are they to me?"

At his words, the maids standing nearby turned pale, casting pleading glances toward Katrina.

Seeing their desperate expressions, Katrina clenched her fists. In the end, she sat down.

"Have them stop. I'll eat," Katrina said coldly.

Her compromise made Carlisle curl his lips in satisfaction. He shot a look at James, who immediately understood and went to relay the instructions to the kitchen.

"I remember this used to be your favorite dish. I even had someone learn the recipe just for you. Try it-see if it still tastes the same," Carlisle said as he picked up a portion and placed it into her bowl.

food he had given her

hadn't touched the food he offered. He tightened his grip on his spoon, but he suppressed his displeasure and said

her again. Instead, he began eating quietly as

the rare moments when they sat

of peace, which reminded him of the early years he spent with Katrina. A look of

ate quietly, unaware of his

Carlisle. "I've eaten, but can't stay here. There's too much

company. Carlisle, I dont

time

you. Just tell me what is

met her gaze. "Don't you already know what I want? If you'd just let

to the company while you sort things out. However, if you keep being stubborn, I'll have no choice but to take more drastic measures. Just don't come crying to me

remained calm, every word carried

turned stormy. "Hayworth Corporation isn't one of your subsidiaries. You don't have the right