The maid didn't dare to respond. She looked at me and Hendrix, confused. Upon seeing that we didn't intend to say anything, she fled towards the kitchen while saying, "Please wait a moment."
Not long after, the servants had set up their chairs and utensils. Jordan and Naomi walked over and sat down across from me.
Even though Jordan had called us a family, anyone could see just how odd things were.
Ever since Jordan and the rest had barged into our home, Hendrix had a face that clearly showed just how unwelcome all of them were.
Quinn was the first to notice that something was wrong. As the saying went, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Upon realizing that, he raised his glass and introduced himself to Jordan. "Sir, I'm Mrs. Roberts' good friend and since you're a member of his family, thank you for your hospitality. We are in your care."
What good could happen when wolves gathered? If the two of them got along, who knows just how much trouble they could cause us in the future?
What could we do then? We didn't know any of Jordan's weaknesses and we couldn't wipe out their entire gang. All we could do was watch as these two formed their alliance.
Contrary to everyone's expectations, Jordan ignored Quinn's goodwill as though he hadn't heard him. He sipped the fine wine in his goblet, looking completely out of place.
Even Hendrix couldn't resist doing a double take at him. He was still trying to guess what he was up to.
Quinn awkwardly held his hand up for five whole seconds. The smile on his face gradually fell. He then withdrew his hand gloomily.
He didn't hold back on his anger at all. He slammed the glass on the table with a loud bang. The red wine in the cup spilled out, representing how dissatisfied he was.
Andrea had spent much of her life being a socialite, so she was much more perceptive in noticing a person's mood. Noticing how upset Quinn was, she quickly acted to appease him. "Mr. Quinn, I'll drink a toast to you. You must drink with those who appreciate wine as you do, otherwise it's no different than drinking plain water. Don't you think so? Come on. Cheers!"
With that, Quinn relaxed.
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