Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 2048

Lambert scoffed, "What do you want me to do, pluck her clean?"

The butler paused for a beat, then replied with composure, "Sir, if you don't fancy roast turkey, I'd advise against such actions."

"Fine, I'll see her now," Lambert said decisively.

"Very good, sir," the butler responded, hanging up the phone with polite deference.

Lambert put down his cell phone and turned to Estelle, "Take a breather. I've got to sort something out. We can pick up our conversation later."

Estelle doubted there was anything left to discuss between them, but she nodded slightly, "Go on, then."

Lambert left, only to return moments later, placing a box of toffees before her with a teasing smile, "If you stay with me, I promise I won't limit your sweets. Heck, I'll buy you the biggest candy factory in the world!"

"She probably doesn't need that!"

The icy voice from behind him made Lambert whirl around to face Jonathan's stormy expression. Lambert challenged, "Isn't loving someone about making them happy?"

Jonathan's eyes narrowed, his aura laced with danger, "And what gives you the right to define her happiness?"

Lambert opened his mouth to retort, but Estelle cut him off, "Weren't you busy with something? Get going."

Lambert gave her a wry smile, "I'll be off, then. I'll come back for you later."

Jonathan's presence grew more menacing as he glowered at Lambert like a provoked panther, ready to strike at any moment.

Once Lambert was gone, Estelle turned to Jonathan, "Could you get me a glass of water, please?"

Without a word, Jonathan went to fetch the water.

Returning swiftly, he crouched before Estelle with the cup, "Why even speak to him? Hasn't he hurt you enough?"

"I've forgiven him," Estelle replied simply.