He was probably waiting for someone, standing by the window making a phone call once he'd found a good spot.
Summer Ford walked down from upstairs; to leave the restaurant, she had to pass through a corridor in front of him.
Not wanting to trigger any unnecessary misunderstandings, she walked separately from Snor Fairchild when coming down.
She was the first to come down, shielding her face with her hand and walking quickly after descending the stairs.
Ethan Laurent was still on the phone, standing by the window, with his gaze directed exactly at her car outside.
Summer Ford kept her head lowered the entire time.
She managed to exit the restaurant without catching Ethan Laurent's attention, but as soon as she got into the car, his gaze suddenly swept in her direction.
She never needed to make eye contact with him to feel his gaze.
