Chapter 1458

Scrape! The sudden sound of a chair dragging against the floor caught everyone’s attention. They turned to see the person who quietly leaned against the back of the chair finally standing up. He slowly set down the cup he held and walked purposefully around the long table toward Naomi. The room fell silent, everyone’s eyes wide in shock, unable to make a sound as they watched him approach her. Charles, seated nearby, noticed Scott’s movement and instinctively tightened his grip. Naomi was about to draw a stick but turned her gaze at the sound, noticing Scott rising from his seat and walking toward her. A sense of unease settled in her heart; she feared he might do something unexpected. Naomi did not want him to do anything unexpected at that moment. Her brow furrowed as she watched him approach, her lips pressing together slightly. When Scott reached her, he pulled out the chair next to her and sat down steadily, taking the spot Amelia just vacated. Everyone was taken aback, co