From Ashes of Scandals to His Embrace novel Chapter 333

Laurinda followed the directions Adolphus had sent and found the private room. Even before she reached the door, the sound of laughter and conversation drifted out into the hallway.

As soon as she stepped inside, everything went quiet. Laurinda paused in the doorway, feeling a bit out of place, unsure if she had just interrupted something important.

She was about to say something, but everyone stood up at once, greeting her politely. “Laurinda.”

Adolphus got up too and walked over, slipping an arm around her waist and giving her a gentle smile.

“Don’t worry. These are my oldest friends. We’ve known each other since we were kids. Come on, let me introduce you.”

He introduced everyone around the table. When he got to Edison and Hale, they both looked a little awkward, like they didn’t quite know what to do with themselves.

“Laurinda, Happy New Year.”

“Happy New Year, Laurinda.”

Laurinda smiled. “Happy New Year to you too. And thank you for the gifts you sent through Orville. I really liked them.”

Hearing her say that, the tension in the room eased, and both guys finally smiled.

“Glad you liked them.”

“That’s good to hear.”

Laurinda chatted with them for a bit, then Adolphus led her over to the main seat at the table and pulled out a chair for her. He turned to Orville.

“Looks like everyone’s here. Let’s eat.”

Orville nodded. “On it. Food will be out in a minute.”

He sent a quick message to the waiter. Soon enough, the table filled up with all kinds of dishes. Everyone started eating and talking, the atmosphere getting warm and easy again.

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