ALDERON
Cassian? Why is he in this restaurant? Did he follow us on purpose? I did ask him to keep an eye on Ariana, but not when I was with her.
I answered his call while turning to the table behind us. Cassian waved for me to come to him.
“Elara, I’m going to the toilet. Can you wait a moment? I’ll be right back,” I said without taking my eyes off Cassian’s table.
“Okay.”
Hopefully, Ariana wouldn’t be suspicious. I hurried to Cassian’s table after walking around. He was eating and drinking alone there. It was a bit surprising.
“What’s wrong? I wonder, what are you doing here alone? Isn’t there another place to eat?”
“Alderon, this hotel and restaurant is one of the Dwain family’s businesses. Of course I have to come to check and control it,” Cassian replied nonchalantly while offer
