Standing Before Love (Myra and Sean) novel Chapter 249

“She’s the young lady of the Stark Family. Didn’t Tony tell you, Gemma?” Sebastian looked at Gemma in surprise to salvage what was left of Myra’s approval of him. Then, he shot Tony a disgruntled look. “And you—why are you keeping such a low profile when you are in a relationship?”

“I’m worried that somebody might snatch her away,” Tony answered calmly despite Sebastian’s rhetorical question.

Everybody was astounded when they heard that, but they broke into knowing grins right away.

The only time Tony acts like a normal man is when we talk about Myra in front of her. Thereafter, they turned to Gemma in unison, their gazes holding traces of pity.

Tony tightened his arm around Myra’s waist when he said that and he completely ignored Gemma who was standing in front of him. Then, he led Myra to their seats.

Gemma’s expression soured slightly.

Based on her usual temper, she would have marched right up to Myra and given her a slap while demanding for her to leave. However, this was the Hart Residence. Sebastian and Lisa, who were the elders, were around, so she could not go overboard.

Nevertheless, Gemma was trembling with anger when she saw Tony holding Myra in his arms.

How dare the woman seduce Tony by leaning against him so intimately?

Gemma clenched her fists tightly while suppressing the bubbling anger rising in her chest. She turned around to approach the two of them, but she maintained a calm expression. “Oh—the Stark Family? I wasn’t aware that there’s a family with that name in Bradfort City; I suppose it’s not a large family. I am sorry, Miss Stark, for not recognizing you. That was rude of me.”

Everybody frowned when they heard that. What Gemma said was extremely rude but she made it sound very natural. She walked to Myra and reached out her hand. “Nice to meet you, Miss Stark.”

Myra regarded the exquisite woman who was staring at her with a frosty gaze, but she did not give anything away. After all, they were in the Hart Residence, so it was best to keep trouble to a minimum. Myra knew that she had to keep her cool even though Gemma was eyeing Tony, not to mention that the woman was challenging her openly.

In the end, Myra extended her hand. “Likewise, Miss Walton.”

When they shook hands, Myra felt sharp fingernails digging into her right thumb. A sharp pain shot through her hand and her eyes reflected her surprise, but Gemma released her hand almost instantly.

Before Myra could take her seat, everybody saw Gemma picking up some wet wipes from the table after releasing Myra’s hand. Then, she started wiping her hand carefully; it was the one which she used to shake Myra’s. After that, Gemma threw the wet wipes into the trash can.

The atmosphere in the dining room changed subtly.

When Gemma saw everyone looking at her, she smiled at them innocently. “I am much like Tony and I’m slightly obsessed with cleanliness. I can’t allow even the slightest filth to come into contact with my hand. I apologize for that.”

The slightest filth…

Isn’t she blatantly stating that there’s something filthy on Myra’s hand…

Tony’s expression darkened instantly. He glanced at Gemma, who was still standing at the side, and his frosty gaze lingered on her. He looked as if he was about to freeze her to death with his stare.

Gemma felt shivers down her spine and she was even more upset.

This woman must be the woman who got into Tony’s car last night! Today, Lyla even mentioned that Tony is in love with a woman—could this woman be the one? The young lady of the Stark Family? Does she truly think that she’s from an important family? It’s nothing to shout about! I wonder how she plotted to get into Tony’s bed!