As shocked and dumbfounded as everyone was at the table, Raymond was having the time of his life. While tension hung thickly in the air and silence pressed down on the long dining table like a physical weight, the corner of his lips curved upward in obvious amusement. The chaos he had just created did not bother him in the slightest, in fact, he seemed to thrive on it.
When he was done admiring his kitten, his slow, unapologetic gaze trailing over her delicate features and the elegant gown that hugged her figure perfectly, he held Lena's hand and stood up with calculated calmness.
"I want to personally introduce Lena to all of you. That is why I invited her over for dinner—so she could meet the whole family," Raymond said in a clearly sarcastic tone, his voice smooth yet laced with mockery.
A few people shifted uncomfortably in their seats.
