Chapter 106: A Seat at the Table
As the car ride to the estate was a bit too silent, Diane couldn't stop thinking of ways to defend herself from Isla's stupid behaviour.
Gabriel's fingers drummed lightly against the steering wheel, but Diane knew better than to mistake the casual rhythm for calmness.
He was tense. He looked stressed.
And she understood why.
Gabriel's father Victor Frost was a man of power, legacy, and impossible standards.
A man who saw the world in black and white, winners and losers.
And tonight, Diane would be under his scrutiny.
The estate was finally ahead, a huge and massive structure of pristine stone and glass…it showed all its presence as imposing as the man who ruled it.
As they pulled up to the grand entrance, a line of uniformed staff stood ready to receive them.
Diane exhaled slowly, gripping the edge of her dress. "Let's get this over with."
Gabriel glanced at her. "You don't have to prove anything to him."
