Chapter 81

Flattery filled the room. Everyone here had come to get on Dominic's good side. Even if he showed up hours late, no one would dare complain. Angelica sat beside Dominic, keeping such a low profile that she might as well have been invisible. A voice suddenly broke the calm, drawing all eyes to her. "Angelica, since you came with Mr. Lawson, shouldn't you punish yourself with two drinks for being late?" The room fell silent for two seconds. Angelica's fingers tightened as she lifted her gaze and met the dark, cold eyes across the table. It was Elliot. Her face paled for a split second. Then she clenched her fist hard, forcing herself to calm down. She should have expected this. If Rosie had decided to stay and work at Quigley Group, Elliot would definitely personally support her. It made perfect sense for him to show up at this kind of dinner. But Elliot's attitude said it all. He was clearly targeting her on purpose, as if she were an enemy. Once a few people caught on, the