Talia had just sat down at the restaurant when Ethan Grant followed over and went to the table next to her.
A couple was sitting at the table next to them. They had just arrived and were about to order.
Ethan Grant walked over to the man and said, "Could you let me have your spot? I’m willing to pay."
The couple exchanged glances.
The girl asked, "How much are you willing to pay?"
Ethan Grant: "Is five thousand enough?"
The girl widened her eyes slightly, "Are you serious?"
"Of course." Ethan Grant opened his phone, "Open your payment code, I’ll transfer it right now."
The girl’s eyes lit up, and she immediately opened her payment code.
After seeing the money arrive, the girl happily pulled her boyfriend away.
Ethan Grant smiled at Talia, pulled out the chair, sat down, and leisurely poured himself a cup of tea.
Wyatt Jacobs was watching this with a look of disbelief.
Is this even possible?
He looked at Talia, then at Ethan Grant.
Finally, he moved to Ethan Grant’s table, sitting opposite him.
Talia really liked a few signature dishes from this place.
Ethan Grant purposely sat next to them to irritate her. If it had been before, when she still cared about him, she wouldn’t have been able to enjoy this meal.
But times have changed.
She no longer cared about him.
She could completely treat Ethan Grant as air.
Talia ordered her dishes and then ordered a chilled drink.
When the drink was served, Ethan Grant suddenly said, "Your cycle is coming soon; don’t drink cold stuff."
Talia mentally rolled her eyes, picked up the cup, and took two sips, curling her eyes in satisfaction.
She turned to Adrian Jennings and said, "Haven’t had this in a while, still tastes the same. Adrian, do you want to try it?"
When the girl looked at Adrian Jennings, her eyes shimmered with light, her face constantly wearing a sweet smile, and even the air around seemed sweet.
Adrian Jennings took the cup and drank from it using Talia’s straw.
Their postures and actions appeared perfectly natural, with not a hint of discomfort.
Wyatt Jacobs saw this scene and understood everything.
Their interactions seemed genuine, not like they were putting on an act.
He discreetly glanced at the man sitting across.
Ethan Grant’s jaw was clenched tight, his eyes fixed fiercely on Talia, with an expression blending anger and hurt.
Yet Talia didn’t spare him even a glance.
Ethan Grant’s fingers gripping the teacup turned pale, and Wyatt Jacobs worried the cup might shatter at any moment.
Wyatt Jacobs sighed quietly.
Brother, why do you even bother?
"Have you ordered?" Wyatt Jacobs tried to divert Ethan Grant’s attention.
Ethan Grant seemed not to have heard, continuing to stare at Talia without responding.
Wyatt Jacobs shook his head helplessly and took out his phone to scan the code to order.
Talia’s dishes were served.
Ethan Grant saw the seafood on the table and frowned, "Aren’t you allergic to seafood? Why did you order seafood?"
Talia ignored him, enjoying the shrimp that Adrian had peeled for her, dipping it in sauce.
Wyatt Jacobs coughed awkwardly and cautiously spoke, "Ethan, is it possible... I mean... Talia might not be allergic to seafood. She just didn’t order it when eating with you because you were allergic."
Hearing this, Ethan Grant suddenly turned his head, "What did you say?"
Wyatt Jacobs repeated, "Talia isn’t allergic to seafood. She just didn’t order seafood with you because of your allergy."
"I once saw her having a seafood feast with her colleagues..."
Ethan Grant pressed his lips into a thin line, disbelief flashing in his eyes, "Really?"
Wyatt Jacobs shrugged, "Why would I lie to you?"
Ethan Grant felt a bitter sting in his heart.
He looked at Talia again, watching her eat a piece of sea cucumber, her eyes smiling, "Let me tell you, I received another winning judgment yesterday. That case was so complex, the evidence alone was over five hundred pages."
Adrian Jennings patiently listened, peeling shrimp for her, with a gentle expression, "What kind of case was it?"
"A defamation case. We were the plaintiffs." Talia took a sip of her drink, "You have no idea how difficult it was to gather evidence for this case, Adrian. The client initially provided very incomplete evidence, and it took me over a month to gather everything."
"Over a month? Wasn’t that the period before our engagement?" Adrian Jennings placed the peeled shrimp in Talia’s bowl, "That must have been tough."
"Yeah, it was right before the engagement." Talia dipped her shrimp in the sauce, "It was a bit hard, but after receiving the judgment in our favor, every bit of effort was worth it."
In this moment, Talia happily opened her phone, "By the way, my client even gave me a banner, look."
Talia enthusiastically opened her album, flipping through pictures of the banner she had taken, her eyes sparkling, "It’s the first time a client has given me a banner."
Talia was as joyful as a child receiving a gold star in kindergarten, her beautiful clear eyes shining brightly, waiting for parental praise.
Adrian Jennings’ eyes were filled with affection, his deep voice wrapped in fondness, "Our lawyer Talia is really impressive."
"Hehe." Talia blinked playfully, her demeanor spirited, "Just average."
Watching this scene, Ethan Grant felt a tightness in his chest, his back slightly tense.
All this time, he thought they were just a business marriage with no feelings involved. If he mended his ways, there was still a big chance to win Talia back. Thɪs chapter is updated by ɴovelfire.net
But now he realized he was wrong.
They were completely the image of a couple in love!
Back in Mirehaven, Talia sometimes shared her work matters with him too.
At the time, he only found it laughable.
He said she worked hard for a month for such little money, not even enough for a meal or a drink with friends.
Little did he know, she was wealthy, working just to experience life and realize her own value!
When Talia talked about her work to Adrian Jennings, her eyes sparkled, and she seemed to emanate a charming glow, like a radiant jewel. She was completely different.
Unfortunately, this jewel was no longer his.
Seeing Talia and Adrian Jennings laughing and chatting intimately, Ethan Grant was consumed by jealousy.
These daily shares should have been with him!
Her joys and sorrows should only be shared with him.
He suddenly regretted coming over.
He initially came to disrupt, to unsettle Adrian Jennings and break their relationship.
But unexpectedly, the one disturbed turned out to be him!
Watching the woman he loved flaunting happiness with someone else poured sourness into his heart, even causing deep spasms of pain.
The server served the dishes.
Wyatt Jacobs picked up his chopsticks, ready to eat.
Suddenly the man sitting opposite stood up abruptly.
The chair scraped against the floor tile, making an ear-piercing sound.
The guests in the restaurant turned to look.
Ethan Grant got up and walked out without looking back.
The anger in his stride was visible even from his back.
This meal, ultimately, was too much for Ethan Grant.
Wyatt Jacobs sighed, picking up a bite of food, muttering to himself, "If he’s not eating, I will; been hungry all afternoon..."
Ethan Grant returned to his car and lit a cigarette.
The city lights began to glow, colorful neon flashing outside the car window.
Inside the car, smoke curled.
Ethan Grant vaguely remembered dining with Talia before, where she always sat opposite him.
He never thought much of it then.
But today, he saw her sitting on the same side as that man.
The table was not big.
Two people sitting on the same side looked somewhat crowded.
Even so, she chose to sit right next to him.
He even saw Talia’s leg resting on Adrian Jennings’ thigh.
That kind of intimacy was something she had never shared with him before.
Ethan Grant tortured himself by replaying these memories over and over until the cigarette burned out and scalded his hand before pulling away.
He picked up his phone and sent a message.
[I agree to cooperate with you]