At the once-empty table next to them, a family of four had just sat down. As soon as she looked up, Claire spotted Gilbert Watson's tall, commanding figure. Behind him, Emma was cheerfully holding Linda and Dean's hands as they walked over.
Claire was instantly stunned.
Good heavens, fate really worked in mysterious ways!
Out of hundreds of tables on this expansive beachside venue, they ended up sitting right next to each other. What were the odds?
But after thinking it through, she realized it wasn't all that surprising.
She had invited Alvin to dinner and, out of consideration for his status, had chosen the best table available.
As for Gilbert Watson, Heidelberg's wealthiest man, he would've undoubtedly done the same.
That brought their chances of crossing paths to at least ninety percent!
What she hadn't expected was that they'd all come to the same place at the same time tonight.
Her eyes quickly locked onto Dean's face.
Dean was looking at her too.
Their eyes met.
