Chapter 57

My laughter came to an abrupt stop—wait, did I just hear Ronald’s voice? Even Daniel’ smile disappeared in an instant. His clear eyes stared at the entrance, and his fair face darkened. “You? What are you doing here?” I turned around puzzled by Daniel’s hostility, only to see Ronald standing by the door, eyes narrowed and fixed right on me. My heart skipped a beat. Crap, it really was Ronald. No wonder Daniel reacted like that—last time Ronald snatched Grace right under his nose. He probably still remembers and sees Ronald as a romantic rival now. Noticing my shock, Ronald looked even more annoyed. His voice was low and cold, but his words were directed at someone else in the room. “Your staff chatting and laughing during work hours, flirting instead of working—you’re just okay with that?” Nicholas walked out from behind Ronald. He cast Daniel a brief glance with those flirtatious eyes of his, then landed his gaze on me, full of disapproval but still keeping up a polite smile. “Bella,