It was the ease and composure she and Jonah Morgan, who hadn't been spoiled by their parents since childhood, lacked.
Julian Rhodes finished chatting, stood up, and poured himself a glass of water.
The servant saw this and said, "Sorry, I forgot. It's my responsibility to serve the guest."
Julian replied, "It's all right."
He drank the water, walked back, and sat directly next to Scarlett Xavier.
Scarlett suspected that he went to drink water specifically to change his seat.
He did it all so calmly, not feeling awkward at all—if he's not embarrassed, then the embarrassment falls on others.
After sitting down, he continued chatting with Uncle Jonah, but with his other hand, he held Scarlett's hand on the table.
"..."
Scarlett looked at him, completely at a loss for words.
Jonah Morgan came down from upstairs, having changed out of his loose clothing, no longer in formal wear.
