Chapter 48
Eleanor’s concern lasted just a few seconds before she let it go.
She was already grateful to being given a secondchance at life and the ability to change her life. What more could she ask for?
Besides, the was confident she could win against Bemba and Philip.
She continued scrolling through her tablet and casually answered Eliza’s curiosity. “Thad a dream last night that we went to a night market and ran
Tha’s even spalled. “Can you dream again tonight? See it we’ll manage to get the Zeiten contact?”
I ran into a drunk who was making trouble.”
But no matter what, this deal had to go through
Otherwise, when they returned to Jorstone City, Brenda and Phillip unaki definitely wize the opportunity to cause her table and even kick her out of the Sandberg family
Soon, the reserved their dishes. Each one was so beautifully plated that Eliza became so overwhelmed that she almost teared up
However, Lleanor didn’t pay much attention to the meal. She had little interest in eating as her attention was fixed on her tablet. Her striking features and elegant demeanor diew the attention of the other patrons
The Widow had two levels. The private dining rooms on the second floor required reservation at least a week in advance.
Sebastian excused himself from the blind date his parents had set him up with a phone call. As he walked along the corridor, he spotted Eleanor downstairs.
She was eating a plate of grilled garlic butter prawns. The shells hadn’t been removed, so she frowned as she peeled them with her fingertips. Oil clung to her perfectly manicured nails, and she pouted in annoyance.
prawna mast be delicious. Otherwise, someone as refined as her wouldn’t voluntarily dirty her hands.
watched her expression, but it vanished just as fast. His thoughts returned to the past when she used to visit Henrietta with Maurice. He would
A tiny grin tugged in Sebastian’s lips as he w always peel the prawns for her.
It was no surprise she was so affected that day in the countryside. Change had a way of making one reminisce.
“Seb, what are you looking at?”
Kelsey Lawson suddenly appeared behind him. She followed his gaze and instantly spotted Eleanor. It wasn’t hard. After all, Eleanor was stunningly attractive.
wore a simple white blazer and looked ellctlessly sophisticated. She lacked the rigid, business air that is sometimes associated with such clothes. Instead, she emanated an impenetrable grace, like a thorny rose that was dangerous to approach.
Kelsey bit her lip and whined in jealousy, “Seb, is she really that beautiful?TM
Thorns or not. Eleanor was still captivating, she was born to attact men
“Did you come out just to stare at her?” Kelsey posted.
Ju see you”
Sebastian finally withdrew his gaze Without even glancing at her, he said flatly, “I came out so I wouldn’t have to see
She looked hurt, but he ignored her. Instead, he walked downstairs and out of the restaurant to light a cigarette.
Kelsey stomped her foot in frustration before turning toward the restroom.
As luck would have it, the instant she came out, she saw Eliza, who was sitting with Eleanor earlier. In an instant, she found a target to unleash her irritation.
She medutely strode towardber,
Eliza was taken aback when Kelsey’slammed into her, making her stamble back and almost twisted her ande
“Are you blind?” Kelsey barked
Meanwhile, Eleanor had already settled the bill. Once Eliza returned from the restroom, they could head back to the hotel.
She had spent hours racking her brain over how to replay that billion–dollar loan, and her mind was completely blank. Since she had some free time now, she decided to call Sebastian
The Willow was desigved in the style of a Classical–era garden.
There was a designed smoking area outside Sebastian stood there, head slightly bowed, lighting a cigarette.
His phone buzzed in the pocket of his suit. He pulled it out and saw Eleanor’s name flashing on the screen.
He let is ring until just before in stopped. Then, finally, as if resigning himself to fate, he answeredreluctantly. “Doiling” A delicace, sweet voice purred through the receives.
