Chapter 46

When it was time to eat, Giselle confidently enjoyed the food in front of her. Even though she sat among the prestigious Kane family—people far out of her league—she remained completely at ease. There wasn't a trace of fear in her heart. Across from her sat Donovan, cold and rigid like a marble statue. His expression gave nothing away, but a storm was brewing in his eyes. Sitting near him felt dangerous, as if the air itself was laced with tension. While everyone else was enjoying the feast and chatting pleasantly, Ethan asked Donovan about some work matters, and the atmosphere remained normal. A few minutes later, Zachary's phone rang. It was a call from a friend overseas. Speaking fluently in a foreign language, Zachary excused himself from the table to continue the conversation elsewhere. With Zachary gone, Giselle's attention shifted entirely to Donovan; everyone else in the room seemed to fade into the background. She picked up the glass of milk beside her and took a slow sip