Seeing the gift box handed over by the butler, Deanna frowned slightly and then looked up, asking, "What does Miss Eula mean by this?"
"It means nothing, just a thank you gift for Miss Jones for saving Lance. Although you are Lance's fiancee, gratitude should be expressed separately," Eula explained with a faint smile.
Her words subtly indicated that she had a closer relationship with Lance.
Deanna almost laughed out of anger at this.
Lance also frowned, clearly displeased with Eula's actions.
To him, Eula was just a business partner. Even though they had known each other for over ten years, it didn't mean she could replace his family.
Just as he was about to say something, Deanna's gentle yet firm voice suddenly came to his ears.
"No need for the thank you gift. Miss Eula, you may have known Lance for over ten years, but you are not family. It doesn't make sense for you to prepare a thank you gift. Besides, I have already received the best gift."
As Deanna spoke, she looked at Lance with deep affection, making her meaning clear.
To her, Lance was the best gift.
Lance understood Deanna's underlying message and his eyes overflowed with tenderness.
Eula watched the two of them display their affection openly, and jealousy nearly surged from her eyes.
She clenched her fists tightly and took several deep breaths to calm her anger.
Even so, her resentful expression did not escape Gunner's notice.
Gunner frowned, glanced at Eula without leaving any trace, and then looked at the two still gazing at each other. A strange look flashed in his dark eyes.
He had already decided not to warn Deanna to be cautious of Eula.
In his view, Deanna was still somewhat soft-hearted, but as the future leader of the Martinez family, she must not have a soft heart!
Eula had no idea she had already been set up as Deanna's whetstone.
Watching the two still being affectionate, Eula gritted her teeth and coughed lightly. "Miss Jones, I thought about what you said earlier and realized I was being presumptuous. However, I still want to thank you for curing Lance. Otherwise, I might not have such a satisfactory business partner in the future."
"It was my duty."
Seeing Eula back down, Deanna responded calmly.
Unbeknownst to her, this calm demeanor made Eula want to destroy her even more.
Eula took a deep look at Deanna and suppressed her rising anger again. Suddenly changing the subject, she smiled and said, "Since everyone is up, let's go to the dining room for breakfast."
Hearing this, Deanna and Lance did not refuse.
Gunner also nodded and followed them to the dining room.
During the meal, Eula watched Lance tenderly take care of Deanna and gripped her utensils tightly. Her eyes hidden under long lashes were filled with jealousy.
"By the way, Lance, can you come to the study with me after breakfast? I have a few things to discuss with you."
"Sure, I also have something to tell you."
Lance nodded in agreement.
Eula's curiosity was piqued by his words, and she asked, "What is it? Can't you say it now?"
Hearing this, Lance shook his head. "There's nothing inconvenient to say. I plan to take Deanna and leave today."
"Leave?"
Eula looked over in shock and then asked anxiously, "Why? Is it because you are not comfortable here? Or has someone neglected you?"
Although she directed this question at Lance, her gaze was on Deanna.
Seeing this, Deanna took the initiative to say, "Miss Eula misunderstood. We have been very comfortable here for the past two days, and no one has neglected us. It's just that this is your place. I still have unresolved troubles, so Lance and I decided that we can't let you take care of us and get implicated."
Although Lance didn't speak, his expression showed that he agreed with Deanna's words.
Eula saw this and felt even more dissatisfied with Deanna.
In her view, Deanna had guessed her intentions and wanted to take Lance away from her.
Hmph, this woman wanted to separate her from Lance? She would see if she agreed!
"Miss Jones, I don't quite agree with what you said. Lance and I have a life-and-death friendship. We've supported each other through thick and thin over the years. No matter how big the trouble is, it's nothing to me!"
After saying this to Deanna, Eula looked at Lance and said earnestly, "I know you don't want to trouble me, but given the current situation, I think you should stay here with Miss Jones. At least on my turf, it's hard for anyone to get in. But if you take Miss Jones back to a hotel, there will be many vulnerabilities."
"Besides, I have the best medical team here. If Miss Jones has another incident like yesterday's, she can receive immediate examination and treatment."