Chapter 671
“Don’t worry about me.” Jorge’s chest swelled with pride. “I’ve never fucked up a job yet, and I’m not about to start now.”
On the top floor of Morfort Restaurant, Chloe approached Christina and Eloise, her tone laced with curiosity and warmth. “What happened? What took you so long?”
“Nothing at all,” Christina answered with a calm smile.
Beside her, Eloise’s lips twitched. She tried to keep a straight face, but the memory of Thea and the Delgado siblings being slapped was just too satisfying. Chloe noticed immediately. “Eloise, you’re smiling… Did something good happen? Come on, tell us!” Her voice was soft, her eyes sparkling with playful curiosity.
“It’s nothing. Being around all of you makes me really happy,” Eloise said, cheeks tinged pink as she offered a small fib.
Chloe didn’t doubt Eloise for a moment. With a cheerful grin, she slipped between Eloise and Christina, looping her arms through theirs. “I feel the same way! We should make dining together like this a regular thing,” she said brightly, tugging them both toward the table. “Come on! I’m starving. You must be too.” Eloise glanced sideways at Christina, a knowing smile passing between them. Eloise wouldn’t say a word about Christina’s connection to the Morfort Restaurant’s owner.
Christina sat down gracefully, and her eyes met Dylan’s across the table. She gave him a small nod of thanks, subtle and composed.
“Let’s place our order,” Dylan said to everyone after responding to her subtle nod.
One by one, they each ordered their favorite dishes, the tension from earlier completely washed away by the warm atmosphere.
“In a few days, we’re heading to a beach resort. Are you guys coming?” Ralphy asked casually, though his eyes flicked over to Davina with barely hidden nervous anticipation.
The others, however, all turned toward Christina just as she was about to take her first bite. Noticing the collective gaze, she paused, fork midair, and lifted her eyes. “Why are you all staring at me?” She gave a shy smile, her cheeks warming. “If you want to go, then just go.”
“Christina, I do want to go! Will you come with me?” Chloe asked, her voice sweet, cheeks puffed out in an adorable little pout.
“Of course,” Christina replied smoothly. “I was hired by your brother to look after you, after all.”
“Yay!” Chloe’s eyes sparkled as she clapped her hands like a child. “Christina, you’re the best. Love you!”
Christina laughed softly. “But if something urgent comes up, I might have to miss it.”
“That’s okay. We can always decide later. If you’re busy, we’ll go another time,” Chloe said gently.
“Alright!” Christina agreed with a nod.
Eloise immediately raised her hand. “Count me in too.”
“Yeah, me too! And we have to have a jet ski race,” Davina chimed in, winking playfully.
“Awesome! I’ll team up with Christina!” Chloe quickly declared, flashing a competitive grin.
“C-can I join as well?” Eloise asked, her voice soft and hesitant, a slight blush coloring her cheeks. “But… I don’t actually know how to ride a jet ski.”