Chapter 58 He Wants To Hold Her

Everyone in the banquet hall wore a grim expression, and the atmosphere was tense and silent. The dinner had clearly become impossible to continue. Someone whispered something into Christopher's ear. He stood up slowly and said, "Please continue, everyone. I have matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving." He took a few steps, then turned back to see Adeline still sitting there, glaring at everyone else with an expression that dared them to challenge her. "Aren't you coming?" Adeline glanced around at everyone and snorted, thinking none of them were worth fighting. Now that she had eaten her fill and vented her frustration, it was time to head home. She lifted the hem of her dress and followed him out. Just as they were about to reach the door, a wine glass suddenly tipped over. She instinctively stepped back, but the dark red liquid still spilled onto her light-colored dress. She looked up at the person holding the glass and met a pretty face. Nola Lambert secretly felt please