She Left, She Thrived, She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 14

Without even looking up, Melanie casually replied, “Just a friend.”

“I see…”

The Hale and Royce families had been friends for generations, and their social circles overlapped considerably.

Even though Melanie had secretly gone abroad four years ago behind her family’s back, Dominic still prided himself on knowing her well.

He knew her circle of friends.

And there was definitely no one named Whitmore in it.

So, this “Mr. Whitmore” who had ordered her delivery—

Who was he?

And he had ordered a limited-edition, viral dish from a famous chef that was virtually impossible for the average person to buy.

Dominic’s mouth tightened. A sour feeling twisted in his gut, like he’d just swallowed a fly.

After dinner, Melanie and Dominic left Camilla’s house together.

Evelyn held Lila’s hand with one hand and carried a bag of leftovers in the other.

She didn’t want to take the food at all, but Camilla had insisted.

In contrast, Melanie was carefree and content.

The four of them squeezed into the same elevator.

“Uncle, hold me…”

Lila was tired and reached her small hands out to Dominic.

“Lila, you’re a big girl now. You can’t always ask to be carried.”

Evelyn looked at Dominic in surprise.

This was the first time Dominic had ever refused to hold Lila.

“That's right, Lila. He’s your uncle, not your dad. You can't be so demanding.”

Evelyn shot Dominic a pointed look, her words a veiled accusation criticizing him for not fulfilling his duties as a father.

Dominic’s expression soured even more.

He was already anxious about the sudden appearance of “Mr. Whitmore” in Melanie’s life.

Now Evelyn was putting him on the spot. He was damned if he held Lila, and damned if he didn’t.

“Honey, Lila is your niece. Just hold her for a bit,” Melanie said with a smile.

Dominic’s tense features immediately relaxed.

“You’re right.”

He picked Lila up, but Lila didn’t look happy.

Beside them, Evelyn didn’t look happy either.

Once they were out of the elevator, Dominic put Lila down.

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