A Stolen Kiss From THE CEO!

195 A Fake Apology

At exactly 7:30 PM, every member of the Treshvire family was seated at the dining table for a mouth-watering dinner feast.

Seated at the head of the table was Rex Treshvire. Closely followed by Marissa on his right-hand side, and Yvonne on his left-hand side.

Marissa’s face was void of expression and her gaze was focused on Rex’s hand that was interlocked with hers.

Marissa was so disgusted by Ella’s presence at the dining table that she felt like choking the life out of Ella. However, she stifled her emotions and avoided looking in Ella’s direction. She didn’t want to upset either her husband or Nana and make them love Ella, instead of her.

Unlike her mum, Yvonne wore a pretentious smiling face. She kept on chatting and laughing with Ivory while sending friendly signals in Ella’s direction.

However, inwardly, Yvonne felt like snuffing out the air out of Ella’s nostril. But, due to Marissa’s initial plea, she decided to act nice to Ella in other to gain her trust.

Ella on the other hand was made to sit between Leon and Ivory, while Nana Esther sat opposite her on purpose. Hence, she didn’t have to worry about the people seated beside her or opposite her.

Ella tried her best to remain happy and calm, while totally avoiding eye contact with Marissa and Yvonne.

Just like Rex, Leon had his left hand intertwined with Ella’s right hand. His body soul and mind were focused on her and he kept admiring her as though they just started dating. The mind-blowing sex they just had, was like sweet-smelling rainfall on his scorched desert, causing his body to scream for more.

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After sharing the grace, Nana Esther made a few announcements.

She said that everyone at the table must say a word of thanksgiving as this would be the last time Rex would be dining with them as a family.

She also pointed out that all those who needed to apologize to Rex and Ella should do so before everyone would start eating.

As the current male head of the family, Rex started by thanking every member of his family, especially his wife for always being there for him. He apologize again for his untimely departure and prayed that they would all continue to live as one big happy family.

Rex’s words brought tears to his family members’ eyes but every one of them held back their tears.

Nana Esther and Maxwell also followed in the same vein as Rex. They thanked and admonished every member of the family, encouraging them to be tolerant and kind to one another.

When it was Marissa’s turn, she slowly stood up, while holding her husband’s hand as though a thieving mistress was right inside the house. She stared at everyone’s gawking faces and was impressed that Ella was looking down like the inferior lady that she was.

“I want to start by thanking every member of my family for coming down here to be with me in my husband’s last moments on Earth.”

Marissa quickly dabbed the tears that threatened to escape from her glistening eyes.

“I will forever cherish this gathering in my heart. Also, I want to apologize to my darling husband and my sweet mother-in-law for my vile display of emotions earlier today. It takes only the devil to bring out one’s ugly side. But, I promise, I will behave going forward.”

Marissa took her seat after her short speech amidst cheering from everyone except Ella.

‘Did Leon’s mum just refer to me as a devil?’ Ella questioned her subconscious without looking up. ‘This woman must really loathe me so much to call me such an evil name.’

Yvonne stood up next and thanked her family for the gathering and the enticing feast on the table.

To everyone’s surprise aside from Marissa, she started her apology with Ella.

“Ella!”

Yvonne called her name softly, causing Ella to look up in dismay.

“Please forgive me for pushing you down on the floor. I know it might sound weird if I told you it was a mistake. However, it wasn’t my intention to hurt you. I am sorry.”

Yvonne paused to allow her words to sink into everyone’s heart and smiled when cheering erupted in the room.

Ella stared keenly at Yvonne and concluded the apology was not from her heart because she caught her winking at Marissa.

“What a fake apology!” Ella mused within.

Nevertheless, she decided to play along with Yvonne’s theatrics. She thanked Yvonne for the apology and focused her attention on Nana Esther’s beaming face.

Afterward, Yvonne apologizes to Leon, Ivory, her dad, and finally Nana Esther, before taking her seat.

Leon and Ivory also took turns in thanking the family and apologizing for their errors to the respective aggrieved parties before finally taking their seat.

Finally, it got to Ella’s turn. She took in a deep breath and slowly stood up.

“Um... Good evening, everyone!” Ella said with a contagious smile on her face.

Marissa didn’t hold back her glares as she unleashed them in full force. Inwardly, she was hoping to throw Ella off balance with her condescending stares.

“I want to thank this wonderful family for giving me a husband, a name, a home, and above all, love.” Ella’s eyes glistened with tears as she spoke from her heart.

“I can’t begin to count all the numerous blessings this family has been to me ever since I became a Treshvire.”

Marissa’s grip tightened around Rex’s hands causing him to wince in pain. He leaned closer and whispered something into her ears, causing her to release his hand from hers before she crushed it.

“If I want to express how I feel about this family, then words would fail me. Hence, I’ll stop at saying thank you to everyone who has made my stay in this home memorable. I will forever love you all.”

Leon gave Ella a handkerchief and she quickly dabbed the tears that were already flowing down her cheeks.

“Also, to all those who I may have stepped on their toes by coming into this family, I pray that you all forgive me. I hope that someday, we would all be best of friends.”

A sound of applause erupted in the dining room as Ella took her seat.

“We would see how that friendship goes, tramp!” Marissa said inaudibly

She sneered at Ella and said out loud.

“Let’s eat!”