Chapter: 2540

It was already noon.

Just as the servant laid the first dish on the dining table, Marguerite's presence drew her attention. With a deferential nod, the servant acknowledged her mistress. "Mrs. Gibson."

"Mm." Marguerite nodded, her focus shifting to the culinary offering before her. After a contemplative pause, she uttered, "Hold off on serving the meal for now; Antonio has yet to return."

"Yes, Mrs. Gibson." The servant quickly whisked the dish from the table and hurried back to the kitchen.

Marguerite glanced at the clock again, her fingers idly tracing the jade bracelet on her wrist.