Chapter 69 Eleanor's Sudden Arrival

Maisie took out her phone, ready with her words when dialing the number. Benedict, with an icy gaze, glanced at the documents to be modified in his hand and coldly asked, "Are the documents for tonight ready?" The atmosphere seemed to freeze. Although he didn't explicitly state it, Maisie sensed the displeasure in him. "Not yet, but I'll get them ready now." She stiffly put down her phone, pushed aside her feelings, and proceeded to organize the files needed for later on her computer. In the restaurant, a warm ambiance filled the air. Thomas cut a piece of top-grade steak and placed it in front of Cordelia. "Try it. I heard the steaks here are excellent." "Did you win the lottery?" Cordelia glanced at the prices on the menu. A steak cost over a thousand bucks, and Thomas usually budgeted meticulously. The most extravagant thing he did for her was buy a slightly pricey cup of coffee. Thomas held her hand, his gaze slightly serious. "Cordelia, no matter what decisions I make, you