Silence consumed the three of them. The rustling of the wind was louder than the garden. Lina peered at Kaden like he had lost his mind and Everett looked like he was going to lose his mind any minute now.
"Mr. DeHaven, you must be mistaken," Everett said, placing a chaste hand upon his chest and revealing a cunning smile. "I am not the one following after a couple on their date in hopes you'll pick up the crumbs."
Kaden simply turned to Everett, a warning stare upon his face. Everett's lips twitched, his eyes flickering to Lina as if the sight of her could give the weak man some confidence.
"And who said I was talking to you?" Kaden mused, raising a brow.
Everett stiffened, not realizing he had just shot himself in the foot. He had automatically assumed the DeHaven young master was talking to him.
Kaden chuckled under his breath, threw a final glance towards Lina's direction, and stalked off.
