These words were blatant provocation. Hendrix pursed his lips and his black eyes overflowed with malice. "Where did you get this confidence from, Mr. Granger? Do you think she would be attracted to you?"
I...
Irvin raised his eyebrows and looked at me seriously. He smiled and said, "Arianna, what do you think of me? Do you hate me?"
His words were a trap. Hendrix held my hand tightly, the strength of his grip intensifying.
I pressed my lips together. Then, I decided not to speak as this was truly an irrelevant matter.
When he saw that I was silent, Hendrix looked mockingly at Irvin and said, "My wife is certainly extraordinary, but Mr. Granger, you should be more clear-headed and remember that she is already a married woman."
Their conversation was such a bore.
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