Chapter 206
Chapter 206
There were many people at home today, so Dominic prepared six dishes. After setting them on the table, he called everyone over. “All right, dinner’s ready p>
He glanced around the living room. The three women sat on the sofa, spaced neither too close nor too far apart.
No one spoke. Each of them seemed lost in her own thoughts.
That eased Dominic’s nerves. As long as they had not started fighting, things were manageable.
Of the three, Autumn worried him the least. Isabella was far too emotional. As for Jessica, she was plainly unhinged. There was no predicting what she might do or say next.
As expected, Jessica reacted first. “Dominic, I’m coming p>
She sprang to her feet and jogged over.
She looked at the dishes, inhaled deeply, and beamed. “Dominic, you’re the best. These are all my favorites p>
Isabella followed more slowly. When she heard that, she let out a cold snort. “Just eat. Why all the nonsense p>
“What does that have to do with you?” Jessica shot back without the slightest restraint.
Autumn did not join the exchange. She walked over, took her seat, and smiled at Dominic. “Come to think of it, this is my first time trying your cooking p>
Dominic nodded. “Then give it a taste. Not to brag, but my cooking isn’t something just anyone can manage p>
Autumn’s eyes brightened. She picked up her utensils at once and took a bite. She gave him a thumbs–up and praised him enthusiastically. “You really weren’t bragging. Your cooking is even better than an expensive hotel’s p>
A quiet sense of satisfaction rose in Dominic, and
he
smiled modestly.
Isabella watched the two of them laugh and talk. A sour ache spread through her chest.
In the past, her husband had cooked only for her and Lilith, and occasionally for Katherine.
But now …
Without warning, her nose stung, and the urge to cry welled up.
Jessica noticed at once and wasted no time twisting the knife. “Oh my, ex–wife, why are your eyes red? Don’t tell me you’re about to cry. Hehe p>
The comment only made Isabella’s eyes burn more. Tears shimmered as she snapped at Jessica, “What does it have to do with you? Shut up p>
Even her voice trembled with a sob.
Dominic frowned. His tone turned cold. “Just eat. If you want to fight, take it outside p>
Jessica answered with a careless “Oh p>
Isabella’s heart shook. The grievance pressed down on her with nowhere to go. She clutched her plate, lowered her head, and took small, mechanical bites.
Tears fell one by one into the food.
Jessica rolled her eyes and spoke again. “ Hey, ex–wife, you’re only eating plain pasta. Try something else p>
“All right. You shut up too,” Dominic said, casting a calm but warning glance at Jessica.
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This time, she did not dare make another sound.
Autumn shook her head and continued eating.
The dining room fell into silence.
Then the doorbell rang.
Dominic stood. “I’ll get the door p>
All three women set down their cutlery at the same moment and turned toward the entrance.
Dominic opened the door. The sight made his pupils contract. “It’s you p>
He had not expected the man outside to be the Mr. Grant he had seen earlier at the city bureau.
“Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Elijah Grant. Aren’t you going to invite me in p>
He stood in the doorway with a faint smile. A natural viciousness lingered in his features, which made the smile look especially menacing.
Behind him stood more than a dozen black–clad bodyguards, all expressionless. The pressure in the air thickened at once. ‘So it really is him. Elijah Grant of Skyline City, chairman of the Grant Group…‘ he thought.
Dominic shook his head, composed. “If you have something to say, we can talk here, Mr. Grant. There are people inside, so it isn’t convenient to let you in p>
Elijah’s smile deepened. A dangerous glint flashed in his eyes. “Your name is Dominic Fleming. I need to ask you a few questions p>
Dominic replied evenly, “Go ahead p>
“These questions won’t be easy to answer. I’ll say this only once. Your answer will decide whether you’re still alive tonight p>
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.