Chapter 41

Astria’s POV

I could feel his leering eyes all over my body, and with each passing minute, the urge to scratch his eyes out intensified. The expression on his face contradicted his pretentious words; it was as if his mouth and eyes were engaged in a heated debate.

“Apologies, Father. By the way, where in the world is Lilith? It’s getting quite late, and I’m starting to feel hungry.”

“She went to fetch her partner for dinner, and that reminds me, where is yours?”

What in the world? Was he feigning ignorance and refusing to acknowledge Layla’s presence?

“I am her date, Mr. Montez.”

“But, darling, women usually don’t accompany each other to dinners.”

Okay, if this continued, I would definitely lose my cool, and that would only play into his hands. Taking a deep breath, I plastered on a forced smile.

“Father, with all due respect, I believe that was a bit rude of you. Women do accompany each other to dinners, and this is L