Chapter 146 Headpat
Nadine’s gaze dulled.
But a second later, Finn loosened his grip and rested his hand gently on her head.
“I’ll meet up with you once I’m finished,” he said.
His voice dropped low, smooth and calm as it brushed against her like a warm breeze.
A flush spread across Nadine’s cheeks, and her ears turned pink. The tight knot in her chest loosened in an instant.
She nodded eagerly, her tone soft and full of pride.
“I’ll wait for you.”
She didn’t catch the cool distance in his eyes, as though the words had come from someone else.
Before leaving, she tossed one last look at Tess.
Her steps grew light, and her mood soared.
Steven raised a brow, his sharp eyes flicking between Finn and Tess.
“You already know how bad things are at Lock Group. I held up my end. How about you?”
Finn tapped the table to remind him.
Steven pulled his gaze back and offered a smooth, unreadable smile. “Come on, Mr. Lock, we’ve known each other a long time. Can’t we talk like old friends before diving into work?”
He stood up, grabbed the bottle, and poured red wine into Finn’s empty glass. “Some people are worth the wait,” Steven said, his voice light. “Just make sure you’re not waiting on the wrong ones.”
Finn squinted slightly. Something about those words rubbed him the wrong way.
Steven raised his glass like nothing happened. He still wore that careful, polite smile, but Finn felt his mood dip.
The line dropped like a pebble in still water.
Tiny, but it rippled.
Finn looked at Tess.
She didn’t lift her head. She kept cutting her steak in silence, her face turned calmly to the side.
“I’ll do it,” Steven said, noticing her struggle.
He reached over and took her plate.
Tess didn’t argue.
It wasn’t about being delicate. Her steak was cooked through and tough to cut.
She gave him a small smile.
It was a simple expression and nothing more. But to Finn, it cut like glass.
His jaw tightened. A sharp weight pressed on his chest.
“I’m a busy man, Steven,” Finn said, dropping his utensils. The noise rang out as metal met porcelain.
Steven narrowed his eyes. He didn’t say another word. He reached into his briefcase, pulled out a folder, and set it firmly on the table.
The easy smile vanished.
“My mistake,” he said coldly. “You’ve got more on your plate than we do. We’re just nobodies, right?”

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