Chapter 227

• "You're five minutes late," Nadine heard her husband say that night, once she arrived and approached the table where he was sitting.
• "I had an important meeting and couldn't leave earlier, besides, what's the problem? I don't see your partner anywhere," she replied coldly, checking the time on the gold watch adorning her wrist.
• "That's the only reason I'll let it slide this time," Anton said disinterestedly, taking a sip of his red wine.