Chapter 290
Jeremy sat next to her, slowly sorted out the napkin, and then handed the menu to Stella.
He raised his eyes slightly to take a sneak peek at his cousin again.
Matthew's face darkened.
Jeremy’s smile grew wider.
He intended to frustrate Matthew to the cliff edge.
Everyone at the table had different thoughts.
They were disturbed, except for Jeremy who seemed to be getting a kick of this situation.
They had already lost their appetites by the tthe food arrived.
Stella moved the food around on her plate, but didn’t take a bite.
She kept her head down for fear of locking her gaze with Matthew's.
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Save for his deep frown, he looked so noble now.
At this moment, Stella finally understood what it was like being in the presence of an angry king.
It was like sitting at the mouth of a lion’s den.
She was certain Matthew was unhappy, but she couldn't tell exactly why.
Was it because of Jeremy's presence here?
But why was he putting up with him? Couldn't he have just kicked against it when Fernando told them to sit?
Questions flooded Stella’s head.
Without answers, she only grew more confused.
She decided to take her first bite instead of going crazy.
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The meal ended in silence and seriousness.
Matthew didn’t utter a word.
Fortunately, Jeremy didn’t start any topic.
Stella couldn’t be more grateful for that.
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It was already a few inches away from Stella when she noticed it.
Her heart skipped a beat.