Chapter 382: Lunch Time
Ian stared at the empty chair where his assistant had been until a few moments ago and sighed. Why was nothing going in his favour today? First, he’d been tortured by Nora and the horrible hot chocolate instead of his usual cup of coffee. On the way to the office, he’d received a ’thank you for the gift for my wife’ message from Demetri that somehow sounded like a promise of retributuon.
Thankfully, he’d met Isabella at the entrance and thought that his day would improve from then on. Only for his bubble to burst when he entered the building. There was Erica, a woman whom he hadn’t seen in months, but she’d now decided to stick to him like velcro and when he’d barely gotten rid of her, he did not have a moment to talk to Isabella to clarify things!
And now that he had time, Isabella had already gone away for lunch, probably. He looked at the app where he was about to make a lunch booking and sighed. He’d just eat in the office and finish his work as soon as possible so that he could clear any misunderstandings before leaving for the day.
As if the universe were conspiring against him today, Sebastian strolled towards Ian with a mischievous grin that never promised anything good.
"Ian, my dear brother."
"Get lost, Seb."
"Hey! What kind of a welcome is that?" Sebastian complained, feigning hurt as he raised his hands to showcase a few bags. "I even got your favorite food. And what do you do? You disdain my presence?" He raised an eyebrow, his grin widening, fully aware that his mere existence seemed to rile Ian up.
Ian glared at the bags and crossed his arms, blocking Seb from entering his office as he questioned," Do those bags have Thai food?"
"Ooh! I always knew that you had the nose of a bloodhound. You’re good brother. Now, why are you being a block? Get out of my way."
"No! I hate Thai food. That is your favourite food. Go and eat it in yuor office."
Seb grinned and shrugged," Thai is not your favourite? I could have sworn... fine fine. I’ll remember to bring Italian next time. But for this time you have to accompany me... Come on, Ian. You’re my favourite brother."