Chapter 46: Beady Eyes
There had to be at least thirty pairs of eyes staring at them.
Amelia could feel the back of her neck burn from the very moment she and Matteo stepped out of his sleek black Maybach, their gazes trailing after her every movement. She had her hand looped around his as he gracefully led her to their table. As this was a high-end restaurant whereby their entire clientele only included the richest people in the city, there wasn’t a need to get a private room.
On the contrary, Matteo’s very intentions were to make sure they witnessed everything that happened on their dinner date.
The wealthy women of Sol City often stayed at home to be rich housewives― they had no jobs and spent most of their time dining at fancy restaurants or blasting their cash on expensive spa packages. As such, Matteo could depend on them to spread the word to everyone― their friends, their relatives, or even the beloved luxury pets in their home.
"They’re all looking at us," Amelia whispered beneath her breath as they followed the host to their table.
It was situated on the second floor, looking right over the gold-gilded railings at the level below. Paired with the crystal chandelier that illuminated the entire restaurant, it was easily considered the best table available at the location.
"They should," Matteo calmly said. He pulled out the chair for Amelia to sit on, and she brushed down her dress before sitting down. As Matteo took his own seat, he continued, "You’re the most beautiful woman here tonight."
The other patrons tonight were seated a good distance away. While they could see Amelia and Matteo’s every movement, they couldn’t necessarily hear their conversation. Furthermore, Matteo’s voice hadn’t been loud― it was something said solely for both their ears and no one else’s.
As such, Amelia couldn’t help the raging blush that crept onto her cheeks. There was no need for such flattery, and yet he was coating it on thick and heavy.