Fabian was taken aback by Raeleigh's glare at Santiago, but he chuckled under his breath with a face donned in delight.
Raeleigh, on the other hand, felt dispirited and continued to eat with her head down.
"Fabian, what are you doing?"
Jormen was a little irked and scolded his son. Fabian then responded, "Nothing, I just thought this lady looks a lot like an acquaintance of mine."
Raeleigh raised her head slowly and looked at Fabian. She recalled the way his eyes bore into hers attentively, and she came to understand that her uncanny appearance was the reason for the stares.
"My brother studied abroad, and he got to know someone there. He likes that person very much, but sadly, his feelings are unrequited, only seeing him as..."
"Yamilet, that's enough."
Fabian quickly stopped Yamilet from speaking.
Santiago looked over at him. "If you like her, Fabian, you can have her. We are just in a casual relationship; there's nothing real between us."
"Santiago, this is not something to joke about. Don't be ridiculous."
Jormen reprimanded immediately. However, Santiago didn't think much of it.
Fabian looked at Raeleigh and said, "If you truly don't see her as your future lover, I think you should break up with her."
"No need for all that fuss. It's just a fling. If you like her, you can have a go with her, Fabian."
Raeleigh had lost her appetite. If it weren't for the serious meeting, she would have probably gotten up and given Santiago a good beating.
Fabian quietly observed Raeleigh and said, "Let's eat."
Santiago then said, "Go sit next to Fabian."
Raeleigh didn't get up, deciding not to follow Santiago's orders.
"Are you disobeying me?" Santiago sounded displeased. Raeleigh shot him a glance that entailed his doom after they went back.
Then she stood up and went to where Fabian was. He looked at her in surprise, eyes twinkling behind his glasses.
Raeleigh took a seat, and the waiters were hot on their feet to prepare her new plates and cutleries. Fabian raised his hand instantly. "It's alright; I'll do it."
Fabian's temper was like his appearance, easygoing and polished.
After the waiter backed away, Raeleigh settled her plates and cutleries herself. However, Fabian immediately stopped her, "I was the one who troubled you. Please, let me do it."
With that, Raeleigh pulled her hands back lest they made skin contact.
Fabian quickly put Raeleigh's napkins in place. Santiago, on the other hand, turned a blind eye and only lowered his head to eat.
"My brother meant no harm."
Yamilet spoke, constantly observing Santiago. Santiago raised his eyes and glanced at Yamilet, but he had no intention of saying anything.
Couldn't care less about him, Yamilet then turned to Jacky and asked, "Mr. Scott, do you have an official job in this area?"
"Not yet."
Jacky didn't say much.
After that, Yamilet nodded and continued eating.
Meanwhile, Fabian had taken a liking to Raeleigh and took great care of her.
After she was done with her meal, Raeleigh sat aside silently lest things got out of hand.
However, Fabian struck up a conversation with her. "Are you still studying?"
Raeleigh thought for a moment before responding, "Yes, I am."
"Which university are you attending?"
"Elkton University."
"What year are you in?"
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