Chapter 141

"Dakota, do you want to try this dish?" Cameron pointed to the "Golden Ship" on the menu, finding it interesting.

Dakota was distracted and didn't hear him. He looked over when she didn't respond. Seeing her absentmindedness, he asked with concern, "Dakota, are you feeling unwell?"

"Ah?" Dakota finally snapped to attention. Blushing at his concern, she stammered, "No, I'm not. I was just thinking about the project." She quickly offered this excuse, flustered.

"Did something go wrong?" he asked.

"No, I just think too much," she replied, her eyes flickering. She wasn't a good liar.

Cameron, misinterpreting her unease as stress, comforted her gently. "Dakota, it's fine to feel some pressure, but don't get overwhelmed. It's not good for your health. Eat first; we can discuss the project later."

"Okay," she whispered, biting her lip.

"What do you think of this dish?" he asked, redirecting the conversation and pointing to the menu picture.

"Well, it looks pretty good," she said softly.

"Then I'll order it," he decided.

Dakota nodded again, a hint of shyness in her eyes. Cameron didn't notice, but Leonard and Jane, knowing her well, understood her shyness. They'd never seen her behave this way around a man.

Dakota liked Cameron. They were pleased with their relationship and hoped they would marry soon. Leonard and Jane eagerly anticipated it.

Suddenly, a spiteful voice cut through the air from the VIP area: "Dear, how unlucky! We keep running into this adulterous couple!"

Leonard and Jane turned towards the voice, spotting Archie and Madison approaching the VIP area with a waiter. Skyler and Pia were with them; Madison had spoken the insult.

Leonard and Jane frowned, surprised. Wasn't Madison Dakota's best friend? Before the Jennings family's decline, they'd been close. Why was she insulting Dakota?

Their confusion mirrored Dakota's changing expression. Why was Madison there? If she said anything inappropriate, it could damage Cameron's impression on Leonard and Jane!

Cameron glanced indifferently at Madison, expecting her to stop. However, she continued her harsh comments: "Mom, Sky, we might have to sit next to that adulterous couple!"

She'd brought Skyler and Pia to celebrate after securing a promise from Laura, never expecting to encounter Cameron and Dakota.

"Oh, Madison, I didn't expect this bitch couple to be here either! We must stay away from them to avoid bad luck!" Pia echoed, pointedly pulling Skyler away from them. She sounded exactly like her daughter.

Dakota's mood darkened. Leonard and Jane, noticing the shift, frowned and asked, "Dakota, what's going on?"

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