Chapter 208
As they passed by, they overheard Landon’s loud and confident voice, completely unaware of how ridiculous he sounded.
"Treat my sister well!" he was saying to Dante, wagging his finger like he had any authority. "If you dare bully her, I won’t let you off, hmph!"
This was Landon’s first time meeting Dante in person.
Earlier, when he’d first walked into the private room and saw Dante sitting there, so calm, composed, radiating that quiet, unshakable power, Landon had been terrified. He’d barely been able to string two words together.
Dante had that effect on people. There was just something about him. The way he carried himself. The way he looked at you. It was clear he wasn’t someone you messed with.
But Dante had been kind to him. Patient, even. He’d smiled when Landon fumbled over his words, asked him questions about school, made him feel like he mattered.
By the end of the meal, Landon’s fear had melted away completely.
Now, full of food and confidence, he felt bold enough to make threats.
Not that he meant them, of course.
Landon was actually thrilled with Dante as a future brother-in-law. From every angle, Dante was perfect. Successful. Powerful. Respectful. And the way he treated Sienna? Like she was the most important person in the world.
Landon couldn’t have asked for better.
So even though his words sounded like a warning, everyone standing there knew what he really meant.