Chapter 1648

No one else at the table dared to speak, offering only polite smiles and the occasional brief reply to Thomas. With no other choice, Thomas steeled himself and said, "Mr. Devereux, everyone's here. Let's get started before the food gets cold." However, the words made Terence's brows furrow as his gaze swept across the table. Every seat was taken, yet Chantelle was nowhere in sight. Sean pushed the door open and stepped inside. He went straight to Terence and whispered something in his ear. In an instant, Terence's eyes locked on Clement. The sudden stare sent a chill down Clement's spine. Since Sean had been investigating Chantelle, he knew that she was supposed to meet Clement for dinner. So, he had naturally checked Clement's schedule for the evening. When he found out Clement would be here, he assumed the two of them were meeting up there. But he was wrong. Terence withdrew his gaze. "Find out where she is." With that, he lifted a hand, stubbed out his cigarette in the