Chapter 38

Misha’s POV

The food laid out on the table was unusual. I wanted to ask Everett what each dish was called, but I felt too shy, worried they might think I was only pretending to be elegant in front of them.

I had never tasted food like this before. If there was anything familiar, it might have been the steak. The plating was incredible, so beautifully done. So this is how billionaires eat.

Everett was already seated beside me. Whenever he’s next to me, my fear and nervousness disappear. Earlier, the things his cousins and aunt said to me genuinely scared me. They had already thrown subtle threats my way. There’s no such thing as fake politeness with them. Here, whatever they want to say, they say shamelessly, without regard for how it might make someone feel.

“Your previous girlfriends were prettier, Everett,” Rei said with a smile as she looked at me.

“Shut up, Rei,” her father scolded her. That girl truly has no filter. She really said that in front of everyone, especially now that E