The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 333

What a coincidence that Leon was also dining at this upscale restaurant.

"Focus on your own evening. There's no need to come over." Ferris furrowed his brow, shooting a rapid glance my way before immediately rejecting Leon.

But Zoey jumped in eagerly. "Oh, Dr. Lennox is here too? What a coincidence! If you're free, Dr. Lennox, you should absolutely come join us."

"I'm completely free! Which room are you in? I'll be right there."

Zoey gave him the name of the private room, and five minutes later, Leon sauntered through the door.

He looked genuinely surprised the moment he spotted me. "Well, look at that! Dr. Hayes is here too."

"Yes, we had a little misunderstanding over the recent whistleblower incident with Ferris, and I felt terrible about it. So, I invited Selena out for an apology dinner and asked Ferris to keep me company," Zoey explained with a bright smile, adding, "I never expected you to be here too, Dr. Lennox. It's turning out to be quite the party tonight."

Leon's surprise was a bit exaggerated.

Almost as if it were a carefully rehearsed performance.

But I was still deeply grateful for his sudden appearance. At the very least, I didn't have to face this suffocating nightmare alone anymore. His presence gave me a distraction, numbing the sharp ache in my chest just a little.

I nodded at him and pulled out the chair beside me.

But just then, Ferris's cold voice sliced through the room, laced with obvious displeasure and defensiveness. "What a fascinating coincidence. You're eating here too? All by yourself?"

He stared at Leon, his eyes brimming with blatant suspicion.

His silence was all the confirmation anyone needed.

Ferris didn't want Leon here.

The air in the elegantly decorated room plummeted into absolute stillness, thick with the combustible tension of unspoken threats.

Zoey looked between Leon and the ominously silent Ferris, her brows knitting together in utter bewilderment.

The oppressive atmosphere made me incredibly uncomfortable. I shifted my grip on my chair, the slight movement making a soft scraping noise against the floor.

That tiny sound shattered the suffocating silence. Leon seized the opportunity instantly. He took the chair from my hands, smoothly sliding into the seat right next to me, and flashed Ferris an easy smile. "It doesn't matter if Ferris doesn't welcome me, as long as Selena does. I'll just keep her company tonight."