Love Coming From The Least Expected novel Chapter 25

The loud noise of the cup dropping onto the floor and caught everyone’s attention in the room, including Lyle’s. “Sorry about that, my hand slipped. Carry on.” I waved emotionlessly.

“Eve, what a coincidence! I didn’t know you’d be here!” Crystal flashed a sweet and innocent smile. Yet, I was nowhere near pleased to see my kin. That smiled had made me suffer so much. I was not loved by anyone in the Tanner family. Heck, even the housekeepers would bully me, and it was all because of her.

The crowd looked at one another as the atmosphere turned awkward. Lyle’s expression dropped into a disgusted grimace as he stared at me like an uninvited guest. “Why’re you here?” he asked coldly.

I ran my fingers through my hair and answered casually, “I had a business meeting somewhere around here, so I decided to stop by.”

“Oh, really? I thought you were on a manhunt, judging from your outfit. Bet you were probably out seeking for a companion.” Benjamin sneered.

“For the love of God, Benjamin! Watch what you’re saying!” Sabrina snapped. She slammed her cup on the table and was ready to argue with him. Seeing that, I quickly held her back and shook my head, signaling her to stop. I then glanced sideways to observe Lyle’s reaction.

He had always been like this. That man, whom I called “husband,” would never defend me whenever Benjamin ridiculed or said harsh things to me. I lowered my gaze and stared at the cup before raising my head and replied, “Just so you know, my husband prepared this outfit and the contract in my purse. So perhaps the ‘companion’ that you mentioned earlier was also prepared by him.”

“How would I know that-”

“Benjamin!” Lyle interrupted while looking at me, wide-eyed as if he was shocked by my insult. He had never seen this side of me as I’d never shown him my true self. After all, I’d always been very careful around him as I always behave like a lowly ant.

“Cut it out, you guys. We don’t always have the chance to get together like this. Besides, I believe Eve isn’t like that,” Crystal chimed in.

However, she made things worse by saying that. My expression hardened at her words as everyone looked at each other awkwardly.