Chapter 914

　　Derek discreetly sniffed the liquid in his glass. It was a top-shelf single malt, the heavy peat and alcohol masking any subtle inconsistencies. 　　He caught Tabitha's eye, and they downed their drinks at the same time. 　　Across the room, Misha saw Derek empty his glass, and a smile bloomed on her face like a opening flower. 　　"Misha, what's got you looking so happy?" Bentley asked, sliding over like a piece of gum you can't kick off your shoe. 　　The smile vanished instantly. Misha turned stone-cold. "Nothing. None of your business." 　　To be honest, Misha wasn't even Bentley's type. But to gain a foothold in the Holmes family, he had to force himself to suck up to this arrogant brat. 　　After being rejected over and over, his patience was hitting a breaking point. A dark, predatory glint flashed in his eyes. 　　"Misha, why won't you just look at what's right in front of you?" 　　Bentley lowered his voice, his tone suggestive. "You've chased him for years. No matter how far you go, he's n