Chapter 42

Gary was being unusually warm that night. Bethany thanked him politely, but that made Leo even more irritated. He kicked Bethany's chair, and then accidentally knocked her cutlery to the floor. Finally, Gary snapped. "Leo, if you can't eat properly, then go upstairs!" Leo sneered. "Fine. I'll go. Some people make me lose my appetite anyway." With that, he kicked the chair and ran upstairs. Bethany never spared him a single glance. Gary laughed awkwardly. "Beth, don't take it to heart. He's just itching for a beating. I'll deal with him later." Bethany smiled gently. "It's not that serious, Gary." At last, when only the three of them were left at the table, Diana spoke calmly, revealing the real reason for that night's dinner. "Beth, has that 5% equity Mr. Brennan mentioned before been transferred yet?" Bethany paused, her expression turning cool. "Yes, but why are you asking? Don't tell me that you want me to give it to you." That sharp retort caused Gary and Diana to feel so