Chapter 49

Even with my back to Jonathan, I could feel his icy stare burning into me. I heard Alicia's voice behind me. "Why is she ignoring you, Jonathan? That's seriously out of line. Everyone is watching." Jonathan didn't say a word. I kept a straight face and followed Gabrille into the hall, where two prominent seats stood in the center. On the left was a well-dressed man with slicked-back graying hair and gold-rimmed glasses. He was probably in his 50s but looked well put together. Beside him was a curvy woman in formal attire, her demeanor elegant and composed. Gabrielle whispered into my ear, "The man on the left is Frederick's dad, Jeffrey Guzman. He is also the current chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. Next to him is Frederick's mom, Brenda Walton." I nodded and followed Gabrielle's lead to greet both of them. It could have been my imagination, but Brenda looked at me like she was sizing me up. Jonathan walked in with Alicia and greeted Jeffrey and Brenda, but his expression st