Grace felt a little uncomfortable. Damien's gaze never left her. Sometimes, he

frowned; other times, he pressed his lips into a thin line. She had no idea what he

was thinking. All she knew was that under his stare, she felt like an object on

display.

The whole private room felt colder by the second. When she finally glanced up,

she realized something else was wrong. Ethan didn't look so good either. His face

was pale, and he kept sipping water, his wrist tense around the glass.

Grace quickly got up and walked over to him. "Mr. Henderson, are you feeling

alright?" she asked, keeping her voice low.

Ethan lowered his lashes. Both his hands were wrapped around his glass. "I'm

fine," he said simply.

But Grace knew him better than that. Even if he was really hurting, he wouldn't

waste words complaining about it.

She leaned in a little closer, whispering, "Is it your stomach? There's a pharmacy

nearby. I can run and grab you something if you want."

Before Ethan could answer, Damien slammed his head on the table.

"Ms. Lambert, why don't you sit back down and keep some distance, yeah?" he

asked sharply.

Grace finally caught on. Damien wasn't just being weird; he was guarding Ethan

against her. He thought she had ulterior motives.

she straightened back up and went

down.

moment. He gave Damien a

and gave himself silent credit. In

deserve someone like Ethan.

give up whatever she was

straightened up, and since

need me

"No need."

sat back down, keeping a good

was huge, built for private banquets and

small tables in a

sat down when Damien let out a low, mocking laugh beside

think I don't know

pull. You'd

ideas you've got.

the rumors going

were your

spread them

didn't you?

information, Mr. Henderson Senior is still lining up

tell you everything.

considered you."

said it just loud enough for

menu in her hands.

where I stand."

all the dishes had been

leaned

introducing

sure she

had gone

method

the reservation.

Henderson, the broth in this dish is said

could finish, Damien cut in, "No

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