Millie appeared regal, cherished by Marcus, while Nancy’s discomfort grew, her appetite vanishing.
Sensing Nancy’s envy, Millie avoided her gaze.
Nancy’s rage flared at Millie’s indifference.
Facing a person she deemed undeserving of empathy, Millie wanted to further provoke her.
With a mischievous grin, Millie elegantly selected a lobster, gesturing towards Nancy before gracefully consuming it.
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Nancy’s face reddened in fury, recognizing Millie’s deliberate taunt.
She knew Marcus had lovingly prepared that lobster.
Although she’d sought to kill Millie in the countryside, opportunity had eluded her.
Now, with resentment aflame, Nancy silently vowed revenge for Millie’s affront.
Outside the restroom, two towering figures lingered.
With a casual lean against the wall, Harlan cocked his head, eyeing Marcus.
“Shall we kill him?”
“No, just ensure he suffers.”
Marcus relaxed his collar, his visage shrouded in frigid resolve.
When he was wronged, his retaliation was always fierce. Now, he was intent on imparting a severe lesson to Jonah.
Harlan’s dark, heavy eyebrows lifted as he chuckled. “So, this is vengeance for Millie?”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Take it as you will,” Marcus responded.
Approaching, Harlan slapped Marcus’ wide shoulder.
“Next tyou inviteto dinner, remember this favor.” Harlan’s involvement spelled doom for Jonah.
Marcus nodded subtly before departing.
Reentering the dining room, Marcus discovered Millie, her meal finished, patting her contented stomach.
“Full?” he inquired.
Millie confirmed with a nod.
“Stay here while I settle the bill.”