Her poised attitude made Baron Lawrence's unfriendly aura soften slightly.
But just slightly, that bit of change was almost negligible compared to the hostility he displayed.
"I just got here myself, didn't have to wait long." Unlike the other evening when he deliberately showed closeness, Lyle Westbrook's peach blossom eyes focused intently on her as he said warmly, "I'll just say goodbye to Gigi and then I will leave."
A sense of guilt surged in Enna Clark's eyes, and she was about to speak.
Lyle Westbrook had already smiled and added, "It's a pity I have some urgent matters to attend to, otherwise I could have asked you out for a meal. It seems that will have to wait for another day."
Enna Clark immediately said, "Next time I'll treat you to a meal."
Lyle Westbrook had helped her out so significantly, even saved Gigi. It wasn't just about treating him to a meal; even buying a hotel and gifting it to him would have been appropriate.