Chapter 289

I couldn't help but wonder if, when no one's around, Matthew secretly enjoyed this kind of pampering too.

My mind tended to wander, and in that brief moment, I pictured all sorts of scenarios.

"Come, have a seat," Thorsten said, motioning to the chair across from him.

I walked over, and the attendant immediately poured me water, fussing over me like I was royalty.

I wasn't used to being waited on like this, but I reminded myself to just go with it and respect Thorsten's way of doing things.

"You're not married, are you?" he asked, taking a sip of his tea.

"No."

He smiled. "So, when are you joining the Johnston family?"

I was caught off guard. Did he not know that Jace and I had already broken up? And his own son had tried to trick me into becoming his daughter-in-law.

I couldn't help but wonder what would've happened if I'd shown up last time as Cole's fiancée. Would Thorsten have blown a gasket?

"Not happening," I said bluntly.

Thorsten didn't seem fazed. He just let out a