Mia's POV
"Merci," Was all Enzo said in response to Charles' congratulations.
"Yes, thanks," I said, trying to keep the facade going, "I was so surprised, but delighted that…"
"So I will take your order to the kitchen and it will be with you momentarily," Charles said, interrupting my words as he clearly wasn't interested at all about our engagement.
I watched as Charles turned and left, heading toward the counter. He disappeared into the kitchen, and the panic set in. I wanted to talk to Charles to clear the air, but he was acting cold toward me.
As my eyes shot around the cafe, I noticed that Helena was nowhere to be seen; she wasn't standing behind the counter, or anywhere else around the place. Standing to my feet hastily, I went over to the counter just as Charles ap
