Chapter 290
When Love Comes Late
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.
Matthewâs face darkened.
Jeremyâs 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 time the food arrived.
Stella moved the food around on her plate, but didnât take a bite.
She kept her head down for fear of locking her gaze with Matthewâs.
Matthew was slowly cutting the steak.
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 lionâs den.
She was certain Matthew was unhappy, but she couldnât tell exactly why.
Was it because of Jeremyâs presence here?
But why was he putting up with him? Couldnât he have just kicked against it when Fernando told them to sit?
Questions flooded Stellaâs 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 didnât utter a word.
Fortunately, Jeremy didnât start any topic.
Stella couldnât be more grateful for that.
At the end of the meal, they got up one after the other and headed for the exit.
More than anything, Stella wanted to get the hell out of this suffocating atmosphere.
She had never wished to be back to her desk like she did now.
Her head was lowered as she walked closely behind Matthew.
Out of nowhere, a trolley filled with plates began heading towards them.
It was already a few inches away from Stella when she noticed it.
Her heart skipped a beat.