After Eloise Thompson made a hasty escape, Egbert Chumley got up right after her and apologised with Eloise Thompson's bag and phone, saying, "Sorry, Eloise and I will go first."

How could the meal continue in this situation

now?

Reeva Lawson smiled and nodded, "Mr Egbert get on to Miss Eloise!"

Egbert Chumley turned and left, explaining that Linn Dail would have her sent back later.

"Yes, thank you Mr Egbert." Linn Dail nodded a little confused as she sat in her seat.

After several people had gone, Hector Rogers, his face slightly sunken, also got up with the intention of leaving.

"Hector, where are you going?" Reeva Lawson asked,...