Novel Palace
Chapter 59
Logan had practically insulted Elijah to his face, implying that he wasn’t a real man.
I anxiously gripped the napkin beneath the table. For a moment, I thought Elijah would flip the table out of rage, and my mind went blank as I reached for Logan’s hand,
Unexpectedly, his slender and strong fingers firmly grasped mine as soon as I touched his.
His grip was firm yet relaxed, as if reassuring me not to worry.
Instantly, my anxiety eased at his touch.
Then, I looked up and saw Elijah’s face turn from pale to flushed.
After a while, in a low muffled voice, Elijah said, “Mr. Wood, there are things that you don’t know of.”
Logan adjusted his glasses. “I’ve just returned to the county, so you’re right. I might not know everything. but I won’t make careless judgments either.” He then turned to me and added, “One thing for sure is that I won’t let Ari get hurt again.”
Then, he gave Elijah a pointed look and questioned, “Mr. Linden, is that something you can do?”
Elijah’s anger shifted to surprise at Logan’s question.
couldn’t help but turn to look at Logan. He leaned back casually in his chair, gently swirling his wine glass. His expression was calm, but his gaze was direct
Beneath his calm demeanor, I sensed an unspoken, almost powerful sense of authority from him.
Was it a threat? Was he threatening Elijah?
I started to feel dazed, unsure if my suspicions were correct.
However, Elijah’s expression had turned serious, and Jocelyn had dropped her delicate and innocent demeanor too.
Soon, more dishes were served, and suddenly, Jocelyn pushed a mousse dessert across the table toward me. She smiled and said, “Ms. York, this dessert is exquisite. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.”
I looked at the garnish on the mousse and coldly pushed it away. “I’m sorry. I don’t eat that.”
Jocelyn persisted and said, “Ms. York, don’t be shy. I ordered an extra portion just for you. I know there are some misunderstandings between us, but I believe we can work through them.” She pushed the mousse toward me again.
I turned my head away in disgust. “I’m not eating it.”
Elijah, who had been holding back his anger, finally snapped. He yelled, “Ariana, what’s the meaning of
this?”
Tmet his gaze and coldly replied, “It’s just a mousse. Is it supposed to mean anything?”
Elijah’s face darkened in displeasure. “Aren’t you rejecting it just because it’s from Jocelyn?”
I coldly laughed. “Is that what you really think of me, Mr. Linden?”
Though Elijah didn’t reply, his expression confirmed that that was precisely what he believed.
Meanwhile, Jocelyn continuously persuaded me anyway. “Ms. York, I honestly don’t mean any harm. I promise.”
However, I didn’t want to look at her. I directed my words at Elijah and said, “Don’t you know that I’d end up in the hospital if I ate this?”
Elijah was startled for a moment before his expression darkened. “Ariana, are you implying that Jocelyn’s trying to poison you?”
I lowered my eyes. “I’m allergic to nuts. Oh, right, you didn’t know.” I laughed bitterly. “Five years of marriage, and you don’t even know that I’m allergic to nuts. Why are you still holding on? What’s the point?
For a moment, the atmosphere froze, and Elijah’s expression shifted as he stared at the nut crumbs on top of the mousse.
“I really didn’t know,” he muttered quietly.
Now, my appetite was gone, and I irritably set down my utensils.
At that moment, Logan suddenly stood up and signaled for the restaurant manager before whispering something to him.From NôvelDrama.Org.
The restaurant manager then approached Elijah with a smile and informed him, saying, “Mr. Linden, I’m terribly sorry. We’re closing at 9:30 pm tonight. There’s only half an hour left. Would you like to cancel the rest of your orders?”
Before Elijah could reply, Jocelyn protested, saying, “This place usually opens until midnight.”
The manager’s smile remained professional. “Unfortunately, the restaurant has to close early today.”
“I truly apologize for the inconvenience,” he added. Although the restaurant manager kept apologizing, he showed no signs of reconsideration.