Chapter 258

"Nicholas, why are you sitting here?" Nicholas Perkins’ voice came from behind, clearly annoyed. "Who put you all the way over here? Come on, sit at the main table with me." Samantha Quin quickly waved her hands. "No, no, big brother! This spot’s just fine. Henrietta doesn’t like me anyway, so better if I stay out of her sight." "Don’t dwell on what just happened. That’s just how Mom is. Alexander’s already calmed her down," said Nicholas as he gestured for Alice Bennett to wheel him closer to the table. "Sir, dinner’s about to start—you should really head up front," Alice replied, clearly uncomfortable, not budging an inch. Nicholas shot her a cold glance. His dark eyes were sharp. "I don’t need a servant telling me what to do." "Mrs. Perkins gave instructions..." Alice bit her lip, still trying to reason with him. "Out," Nicholas snapped, gripping the armrest tightly, veins tense on the back of his hand. Samantha stepped in quickly, trying to defuse the tension. "Big brother, she’s r