#Chapter 79
The true victims in this situation were the boutique employees.
They tiptoed around not knowing what to do until they noticed Zahid’s signal to serve the new guests refreshments.
And the second victim was me.
“……”
The atmosphere was awkward, to the point of suffocation, and there I sat sipping my drink vigorously.
I could feel Marchioness Schertzan glaring at me.
Her scathing stare was so blatant that I could almost physically feel the sting.
She probably had more than a mouthful to say to me but had to remain silent.
This situation must be just as suffocating for her as well.
It was rather common for Zahid to create unexpected situations.
But for once, I lamented over how much I would have appreciated him leaving me out of his plan.
Amidst the deafening silence, one of the employees brought over the drinks and placed them on the table with violently trembling hands.
