Love At The Wrong Table

Emmanuel felt somewhat helpless, but that was just the way Beatrix was. To sum it up in one word, she was headstrong. “Okay. Let’s go.”

With Mackenzie’s permission, he left with Angela.

Logan, however, confused by this turn of events. After Emmanuel left, he couldn’t help but ask, “Ms. Mackenzie, the Quillen family is supposed to make an appearance tonight. Is it really okay for Emmanuel to leave now?”

He just found it odd. If Ms. Beatrix is having relationship issues, why did Ms. Mackenz send her husband instead of helping her out herself? Is this some kind of a soap opera drama?

Mackenzie didn’t bother explaining it to him. She just said impassively, “Don’t worry about it.”

“O-Okay.” Logan nodded repeatedly. Despite Mackenzie’s changes in front of

Emmanuel, she remained the aloof Ms. Mackenzie in his eyes!

As Emmanuel arrived at the Silverbane Residence with Angela, he had already changed into a sleek black suit topped with the pig mask from the other day.

Sure enough, Beatrix had been lingering at the Silverbane Residence, refusing to leave.

As soon as she saw the masked man enter the living room, she immediately dashed over. “Hey, big hero! Great to see you again!” Though she had wanted to warmly embrace the hero, now he stood before her, she hesitated, a shy expression face.

head, feeling somewhat awkward. What should I do. now? She’s my sister-in-law. I can’t just reveal my identity outright, let alone pursue a romantic relationship with her. I have to tactfully turn her down without

a response, Beatrix finally puffed up her cheeks.

her leave, saying, “Well, looks like your hero

and his sister-in-law would unfold next. It feels

much energy to chat,” Emmanuel casually replied.

rush over had left him

all excited at his remark. “Awesome!”

was dumbfounded. “Huh?

pink. “Oh, what I meant was, I just happened to bring you a fruit cake

quickly turned back to the table and picked up

brows

brother-in-law, Emmanuel, knew much better. Just a couple of days ago at home, he had been watching her

that time. Seeing the thing in front

“I put a lot of effort into this, so it should

time cooking for a man herself. This cake may look average, it’s filled with

let me have a taste.” Emmanuel remained cautious,

with agony. Some cakes cost money, but Beatrix’s could cost lives! It’s