"I've already treasured it, and tucked away the loot. Even if others covet it, that's all they can do—covet. There's no chance for them, because I wouldn't give anyone such an opportunity!" Jeremy Thompson spoke dominantly.
"..." Jaylene Ziel and Anna Ainsworth were both rendered speechless, realizing that the men from the Thompson Family were indeed extraordinarily domineering.
"I'm done eating. I'll head upstairs first," Anna put down her knife and fork and said to Jeremy beside her.
Jeremy nodded and, watching her stand up, admonished, "Take it slow on the staircase. You're wearing high heels, don't take a tumble."
"I know, I'll be careful." Anna responded, then turned to Joseph Thompson and Jaylene Ziel, "I'll head up first then, excuse me."
"Go ahead, get some good rest. You look tired," Jaylene kindly advised.
Anna nodded, turned, and walked toward the restaurant doorway. Maybe it was because she had eaten a bit, but she felt less uncomfortable now.
