Chapter 326 I Don't Know You!

Esma frowned at Leonore, her expression turning grave. She toyed with the necklace around her neck, regretting her decision to dine with him. She needed a way to distance herself from him while keeping whatever he had given her. "I need to make a call." Leonore held his phone, sweat beading on his palms. He needed Paxton; Paxton would surely have a solution! Under the scrutiny of Esma and the waitress, he dialed Paxton's number. Leonore glanced nervously at Esma, offering an apologetic smile. Esma forced a smile, her lips twitching. If not for the necklace around her neck, she would have left long ago; this situation was humiliating! She had never felt so embarrassed. Did this man even have any money? He dared to try to date her without any money? Leonore's palms grew sweatier, his face growing more anxious. Just then, Paxton finally answered the call. "What's up?" Paxton's voice held a hint of surprise. Why would Leonore call him now? Did he find out something? Relieved at hea