The Almighty Landon

The Almighty Landon. Chapter 349.

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Landon was thoroughly dissatisfied when he saw that Elena’s old high school friends had joined them at their table, despite his clear opposition to the idea. Elena, for reasons he couldn’t quite fathom, had permitted them to sit with them. What was supposed to be a quiet, private dinner for just the two of them had suddenly become anything but intimate.

What surprised Landon the most was the fact that Elena had allowed them to join, even though it was obvious she wasn’t comfortable with their presence. She seemed tense, her shoulders stiff, and her smile was strained. It puzzled him deeply. Why had she invited them to sit down when it was clear she would have preferred to be alone with him? Yet, Landon couldn’t ask her directly, not with the others present. And since Elena had already made her decision, he had no choice but to let it go for the time being.

The mischievous group settled themselves at the table, quickly making themselves at home as they placed their orders. It wa