Fated Marriage Spoiled by My Ice Billionaire novel Chapter 316

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Chapter 316 A Deliberate Interference at Lunch

Chapter 316 A Deliberate Interference at Lunch

What was wrong with people these days? Did she have a death wish, provoking someone like him?

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At precisely twelve noon, two uniformed staff members from the exclusive restaurant Privé Table arrived at the studio entrance, carrying large insulated delivery bags.

They proceeded in an orderly fashion to bring stacked containers of gourmet food into the back studio area.

Evelyn and Emily quickly helped transfer the dishes to the large central table.

In under five minutes, a full spread of eight beautifully presented and aromatic dishes was laid out, complete with individual servings of seafood consommé and a note about dessert to follow.

Everyone set aside their work and gathered around the table to sit down.

“Mr. Dorfman is incredibly generous–getting a reservation at Privé Table is hard enough, let alone arranging delivery. And he sent eight full courses,” Evelyn whispered to Emily.

After Bonita distributed the porcelain bowls and cutlery, everyone began to eat.

Isabelle looked over the table full of dishes–all her favorites, not too heavy, with a couple of tangy, citrus–based options that perfectly suited her current appetite.

She ate a fair amount, and her mood visibly lightened.

Just then, the small brass bell above the entrance chimed–someone had come in.

A bell had been hung by the door so anyone entering would inevitably ring it.

All eyes turned toward the front.

At this hour, the sign outside clearly read, “Closed for Lunch. Please Do Not Disturb.”

Normally, no one should have been able to walk in.

As Bonita stepped out to check, she saw Collin himself stepping through the doorway, followed by two attendants carrying more insulated delivery boxes from the same upscale restaurant.

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“More?” Bonita asked without thinking.

“Huh?”

More?

What did she mean?

Why would she say “more“?

“My apologies, I was held up earlier I’m running late. I hope you all haven’t gone too hungry,” he said, not yet grasping the situation as he made his way toward the back

The moment he stepped into the back studio, he saw everyone already seated around the dining table, the spread of dishes largely

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consumed. Evelyn and Emily had already finished their portions.

Bonita looked at the staff accompanying Collin. So who had sent the Privé Table meal they had just finished eating?

Everyone’s eyes met in the suddenly awkward space.

Even the two attendants beside Collin exchanged pozzled glances.

These meals couldn’t be returned–the restaurant charged upon delivery, eaten or not.

“Wasn’t this meal sent by him?” Emily whispered to Evelyn.

“Doesn’t look like it.”

“Could it have been Mr. Cross who sent it?”

‘Shh!” Evelyn quickly cut Emily off.

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Now was not the time to bring up Damian around Isabelle–even if he had sent the food, what was done was done. It was better not to say anything unnecessary.

Though their voices were low, several people nearby caught the exchange.

‘Collin, this is…” Linda was also surprised. She, too, had assumed the meal had been arranged earlier by Collin.

They’d heard he would be late, but everyone thought only he was delayed–not that the food delivery would be too.

Collin’s deep–set eyes darkened, his expression visibly tightening.

He shot a sharp glance at Bruce, who was eating calmly as if nothing were amiss.

t must have been this guy who tipped someone off!

Otherwise, how could so many ‘unexpected issues‘ have popped up right when the restaurant was preparing the order? No wonder he was left looking embarrassed now.

Being late was one thing, but someone had actually gone ahead and ordered an entire meal to be delivered!

What a cunning move.

Diana picked up on the tension and allowed a faint smirk to touch her lips.

At least Damian was acting like a man–going to such lengths to block Collin was almost impressive.

She glanced at Bruce and added a piece of honey glazed pork rib to his bowl

Bruce smiled and nodded his thanks.

Isabelle, of course, had also pieced together what had happened.

“Let’s put the new delivery in the refrigerator. We can have it here for dinner before heading home,” she said, her lips curving into a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes.

Collin could only nod and reply with a single, tight word. “Okay.”

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