Hilda kept her head down as she ate, all the while fully aware of every single one of her hairs standing on end as she thought that she should find some time to clarify things with David.

Everyone hastily gobbled their food, leaving David and Nathan to talk to each other.

"How old are you?"

"I'm 27 this year, Sir."

"An older man trying to snap up a younger woman. No go. What's your zodiac sign?"

"I'm a Pisces, Sir."

"Your signs aren't compatible with each other. I don't approve of this. What do you work as?"

"I'm the managing director of my family's business."

"That doesn't bring in the...