Because Felix had always been so well known in this community that almost everyone knew him.
People in this neighborhood held him in high esteem.
There was only one thing wrong with him, and that was the fact that he had never had a woman around him. He didn't even seem to like women at all.
How exaggerated was this rumor?
Some even said he was gay.
After all, if a man of this background and power had no women around him at all times, it's possible that his sexuality might be suspected.
Also, because Queeny and Felix were very private when they were together, and Queeny just got in the Rosefinch Club at the time, their relationship could not be made public. As a result, no one outside Felix's closest circle ever knew he had a girlfriend.
It is not surprising, then, that there were a lot of bizarre rumors.
At this point, however, Felix was courting a woman. What did that mean?
Everyone looked strange for a moment.
Felix ignored it and went about his business.
But while he didn't mind, Queeny couldn't stand the stares.
As Felix brought her soup again, she whispered, "That's enough! I'm full."
At the same time, she quietly lifted her eyes and glanced across the table.
Sure enough...
She was so embarrassed that she thought Felix's behavior was like setting her on fire.
But he hadn't noticed it yet. After she refused him, he asked softly, "Don't you like it? Wasn't that your favorite?"
Queeny couldn't take it anymore.
He had been a different man since he had suddenly confessed himself to her in the lounge.
He used to be a bit cold, but at least he was normal and rational, and not an embarrassment.
But now...
Why was he as clingy as a puppy?
She felt helpless, and she said, "If you do that again, I'll throw this glass of water right in your face!"
Then she gave him a threatening look.
Felix raised his eyebrows. Far from being displeased, he smiled delightedly.
"All right. I won't do it again."
With that, he turned away and helped himself.
Queeny finally felt relieved.
But even so, he had done all he needed to do.
The rest of the people wouldn't think there was nothing going on between them.
On the contrary, there had been a whisper of intimacy between them, which confirmed their relationship.
So instead of turning normal, as Queeny had hoped, everyone's gaze became even more curious.
There were a few people at the table who had been playing games and drinking with Queeny in the morning.
And Chivery was also there.
Everyone except Chivery, who had known all about it, was surprised to see how close she and Felix were.
They thought she was single, but now it seemed that she had already taken. And her boyfriend was Felix?
Why hadn't they heard of Felix with such a woman before?
So they couldn't help but pry.
Someone asked, "Mr. Bissel, you seem to know Miss Horton well, right?"
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