Elly replied with a sound and retracted her gaze, not saying anything more. Lynn could not tell if she believed her but seeing Elly’s composed expression afterwards, Lynn breathed a sigh of relief.
Adam had come down from upstairs. After Lynn had set the table, she walked enthusiastically to Adam, "Mr. Jones, dinner is ready. Please come and eat."
The expectation and enthusiasm in Lynn’s voice were audible to anyone and thinking back to Lynn’s reaction in front of her, Elly immediately understood.
While sipping her soup, Elly looked quietly over at Lynn and couldn’t help but sigh for her.
She’s still too young. She had advised her once before, and clearly, Lynn hadn’t taken it to heart. Elly thought if she were to advise her again, Lynn might even see it as her impeding her future.
Thinking thus, Elly shook her head in pity once more.
Her actions—shaking her head and sighing—however, were observed by Adam, who thought she had misunderstood his relation to Lynn, and his eyes instantly chilled.
He stepped around Lynn and walked over to Elly.
Seeing his indifferent demeanor, Lynn bit her lower lip and didn’t dare say anything; she just followed behind him and sat down at the dinner table.
Watching Elly eat, he felt somewhat disinterested in his food, wishing to say something but not knowing where to start.
Elly ate quickly yet gracefully, a poise starkly different from the one displayed by Lynn across from her—her grace was that of a highborn lady, instilled from a young age.
It wasn’t something Lynn could learn in just a short time.
Seeing Adam’s gaze lingering on Elly, Lynn felt another surge of displeasure.
"How is the company matter coming along?"
Elly, who was engrossed in her meal, paused for a moment when she heard Adam suddenly speak up.
Looking up at him, she replied indifferently, "Mr. Ainley will handle it well."
She had no intention of discussing company matters with Adam further and, after her reply, she remained silent.
And surprisingly, Adam did not inquire further, only giving a "Hmm" before beginning to eat.
Just after they finished the meal, Elly received a phone call from Greenhill and walked upstairs while on the call.
Adam glanced in her direction and then pensively retracted his gaze.
At this moment, only Adam, Lynn, and William Campbell remained at the dinner table.
With Elly gone, Lynn visibly relaxed and seeing Adam thoughtfully eating, she tried to start a conversation, "Mr. Jones, did you enjoy the meal today?"
Adam’s thoughts were abruptly interrupted by Lynn, and his face immediately showed distinct displeasure.
He looked up at Lynn, his eyes filled with undisguised repulsion.
Lynn, upon seeing Adam’s gaze turn to her, felt a momentary joy, gripping her chopsticks tightly from nervousness. However, her face turned stark white the next second upon hearing what Adam said.
"Have you looked in the mirror?"
The way Adam looked at her was cold, devoid of any warmth, and the disgust and loathing in his words felt like a harsh slap across Lynn’s face.
She froze, apparently guessing what Adam was about to say, her complexion growing even paler.
"If you have, you should know what you’re comparing yourself against with Elly, you’d best not continue such delusional acts."