Chapter 22

It was Nathaniel.

He stuck his head out of the car window. "You're Miss Momo's friend, aren't you? Bellatrix."

"It's Beatrice," I corrected him.

"Ah. My apologies, Miss Beatrice." He opened the car door and stepped outside. "Might I ask why you're here alone? Is Miss Momo busy at this hour?"

"Momo had something to do. I'm just here to think."

"You look a bit upset. Are you having a problem?"

"Kind of."

"Why don't I take you out for some cake? My treat."

I was surprised that he'd suddenly invite me out. His offer was tempting. "Really?"

"Of course. A friend of Miss Momo is my friend too."

He seems nice, but Momo did warn me about him...

"What do you say?"

I decided to give him a chance and see his personality for myself.

"Sure."

Nathaniel was pleased to hear my answer. "Come in then. I know a lovely pastry shop nearby."

I stepped into his car. He had his chauffeur drive us to the cafe. We placed our orders and found a nice table by the window.