When Love Turns Dangerous 7 – A Turning Point in When Love Turns Dangerous by Internet
In this chapter of When Love Turns Dangerous, Internet introduces major changes to the story. When Love Turns Dangerous 7 shifts the narrative tone, revealing secrets, advancing character arcs, and increasing stakes within the Romance genre.
Chapter 7
Tara didn’t catch Soren’s gaze from the other side of the table.
“Yes, Mr. Swain,” she answered Lance promptly.
Then, she turned to set the items in her hands on the serving cart. Her expression lifted noticeably, a sharp contrast to her earlier weariness.
The other three at the table took no interest in whether a housekeeper was present. Aside from Soren, the other two didn’t even glance up.
Leah and Hailey held back their amusement, careful not to seem too eager in front of the men. They were just as hungry.
As Tara turned to leave, relieved, Stella spoke. “Tara, go ahead and eat. I’ll stay here and handle things.”
Stella’s considerate words and gentle smile hit Leah and Hailey like a bucket of cold water, freezing them in place. They hesitated, uncertain whether to leave or stay.
Stella had spoken deliberately, knowing that Tara would never let her take the spotlight alone in front of the men. She fully expected Tara to insist on staying instead.
With complete confidence, Stella watched Tara, waiting. However, Tara didn’t react. After all, the female lead’s persona was built on being irresistibly attentive, captivating all four men at the table. She would never dream of “abandoning” them now.
“Oh, okay,” Tara replied, then walked out of the dining room without a second thought.
Stella stared after her, completely bewildered.
A flicker of surprise crossed Soren’s face as Tara’s legs carried her away at lightning speed, as if she feared they might call her back if she dared to slow down.
When his gaze returned to Stella, he noticed more than just shock. Her earlier composure was beginning to crack.
Soren couldn’t stifle a quiet laugh. He’d never paid much attention to the housekeepers’ little power struggles before, but now? He found it unexpectedly entertaining.
Lance shot him a questioning look. “What’s so funny?”
“Nothing. I just noticed an interesting little detail,” Soren replied.
Lance studied him briefly, confused, but didn’t press further.
Hailey and Leah exchanged a glance before following Tara out, leaving Stella standing alone, her face now tight with barely concealed frustration.
She couldn’t believe it. Tara, who was always so jealous of her, had just walked away without a care, leaving Stella to work her flawless charm on the men alone.
Lance didn’t bother turning toward Stella. “You can go eat as well. We won’t need anything for now.”
Although her face clouded over, Stella managed a stiff, unwilling nod.
In the staff dining area, Tara was already reheating her dinner. Hailey and Leah, who had followed her in, knew that this break was thanks to Tara’s actions, so they bit back their usual cutting remarks.
The microwave beeped. Tara pulled out her meal and sat at the table without so much as a glance at the others.
Stella entered moments later. As she passed Tara, she subtly watched the latter for a reaction. But Tara remained focused on her food. She registered Stella’s arrival but otherwise paid her no mind.
The chef’s exceptional culinary skills had thoroughly captured Tara’s attention. She was completely absorbed in her meal when the scrape of a chair broke the quiet. Stella had settled directly beside her.
Nearby, Hailey and Leah exchanged surprised glances. They couldn’t believe that Stella was actually approaching Tara.
Tara gave Stella a brief look before ignoring her.
“Tara,” Stella began, feigning hesitation. “If Mr. Oakley finds out about what happened earlier, you could be held responsible.”
Her words were calculated. Stella couldn’t stand seeing Tara enjoy her meal so unbothered and wanted to rattle her.
Tara didn’t pause between bites. “Doesn’t matter.”
To her, eating came first. Everything else could wait.
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