However, beneath the heavy fabric of the dining table, Alen's calm expression remained perfectly intact as his large, strong hand moved swiftly to intercept and securely capture Vivian's rogue fingers, neutralizing her physical assault on his sister.
With her hand firmly locked in his iron grip, both women instantly fell dead silent and behaved themselves for the remainder of the meal.
"I'm going to step out to use the restroom," Evelyn Sin said, glancing down at their intertwined hands before standing up with a quick, playful smile.
"I'll go with you!" Vivian chimed in immediately. Hurriedly using the excuse to release her hand from Alen's firm, large palm, she bolted from her chair and pulled Evelyn toward the exit.
Completely ignoring the amused looks of the family members behind them, the two women burst out of the private dining suite, laughing together like schoolgirls.
