Chapter 96 The Impulse to Confront

• Angela felt a shiver slither down her spine, an involuntary reaction to the tension she sought to escape. With a forced cheerfulness, she announced, "We're going to grab breakfast now. We won't trouble Mr. Heathcliff any further."
• Jake's eyes sparkled with mischief as he pulled out a chair and settled into it with an air of casual defiance. "Angela, Mr. Heathcliff is not only your boss but also Chris' younger brother. Why don't we all share breakfast?"
• His gaze was sharp, eager to pierce through any veiled intentions behind the scenario.