REINCARNATED

king a moment to gather his thoughts, he got out of the car and opened the trunk. He carefully took out th

group of her friends and business partners. The moment he stepped into the room, all eyes turned to him. Th

ex said politely, no

and whispered something to the woman next to her. They both

d at Alex with irritation. "Alex, go put the items you

he frustration tightening in his chest. He carried the

heir designated places. Once everything was put away, A

pectfully a few steps away. "Is there anything you would

eyebrow. "Don't you have a chef?" she as

e on her lips. "He is our chef," she said, he

at Alex with a mixture of surprise and disdain.

njoying the moment. "Yes, Alex is our son-in-law. But everyone has to ear

od there, his face impassive as he absor

away," he said quietly, turnin

s a mixture of laughter and gossip. The familiar sting of their words followed him,

tter of assorted cheeses and fruits. Each plate was carefully arranged, showcasing his skill and dedication. He placed the dishe

lanced expertly in his hands. "Lu

nced at him. "Serve us,

ure their plates were filled with a variety of the prepared food. As he moved aro

Mrs. Gregory ordered as h

g a bottle of the finest red wine. He took five crystal glasses from the sh

with the deep, ruby liquid. As he reached the last woman, the one who had asked

pilled, staining the woman's white blouse.

" she snapped, dabbing at

terribly sorry," he said quickly, reaching fo

s expression was a mix of annoyance and satisfaction,

s. Gregory said icily. "You kno

. He finished pouring the wine, careful to avoid any further mish

stood by, ready to attend to any further needs, his thoughts a mix of frustration and resolve. Despite the hu

repared, Alex's mind wandered to the decis

resent. "Fetch some more napkins, just in case. And bri

k of fresh napkins before heading to the cellar for another bottle of wine. As he select

. She accepted them with a haughty nod, still dabbing at the now-faded mark. Alex uncor

mpletely. It felt like he was invisible to them, like just a servan

y and her friends enjoy their meal and wine. Their laughter filled the

erest. "Alex, please bring us some dessert. Th

the kitchen, found some pastries and fresh berries, and arranged

ies," he said, st

lex stood by, feeling more like an outsider. He knew he needed to decide abou

e comments and cold treatment, he did his job with care and dignity. He knew that be

x helped them with their coats and saw them to the door, offering polite farewells as they departed. Mrs. Gregor

were alone. "Make sure you clean everything up prop

lex replied, hi

't continue living under Mrs. Gregory's oppressive thumb. The decision about his divorce loomed large, but he al

finally allowed himself to take a moment to breathe. He leaned

Suddenly, Mark, the first son of the Gregory family, entered the quiet room with two of his

Mark hit him on the head with a

find out about this," Mark ordered. His two friends immediately

k. His friends placed Alex inside, then they go