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Ronan let out a bitter laugh. This was Evan’s restaurant. Who else should the potential investors look for
besides him?
However, he didn’t dare say that out loud. Instead, he nodded and bowed, leading him to the private room.
Evan stormed into the main hall, full of rage. From a distance, he caught sight of a familiar figure.
He raised an eyebrow.
Wasn’t that the woman from last year, the one who almost cried out every single napkin in the restaurant?
Evan grew interested and strode forward. He secretly wondered to himself just how long this woman was
going to cry tonight.
“Well, look who it is. A rare guest,” he said.
Evan took off his apron and appeared behind the silent crowd.
When Veronica heard that familiar voice and turned around, she saw Evan smiling at her.
She suddenly felt awkward. Wasn’t this the head chef from a year ago? What was he doing here?
Evan was tall and slender, so when he took off his white apron, he actually looked quite handsome.
“What’s wrong? Do I really look that scary?” he teased.
Veronica’s smile turned even more awkward. How was she supposed to answer that?
She forced out a reply, “No.”
“Great.”
Satisfied with the answer, Evan stood right in front of her, bent down, and gossiped as if no one else was around. “So, did you divorce that husband of yours who stood you up on your birthday last year? Since you came today, I’ll make you something nice. Just don’t start crying again.”
Veronica wanted to play dumb, but she didn’t know how to respond. She had to stick to her amnesia act
and couldn’t speak recklessly.
The people around them all perked up their ears to eavesdrop. After all, everyone in their circle knew that
Veronica was married to Heath.
Heath’s cold gaze flickered with suspicion.
Veronica never had the habit of celebrating her birthday.
It seemed that when it was his birthday last year, she had told him she had made reservations for dinner
at this restaurant.
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He didn’t like these performative social dinners, so he went sailing with Eleanor and Archie that day
instead.
Had Veronica cried because he didn’t show up?
Eleanor saw Heath staring at Veronica again and bit her lip so hard she almost drew blood.
Archie, who always paid attention to his beloved, felt another wave of heartache when he saw this.
Veronica should never have shown up!
If he had known, he wouldn’t have meddled with that deal. He could have delayed these two women a little longer.
Right now, he was drowning in his own regrets. He’d definitely have to pay that 30 million dollars now!
Archie anxiously grabbed Ronan. “Where the hell is your boss? Is this how you show sincerity about a partnership? I’m offering 30 million dollars for a private room, and you’re making me wait for him?”
Ronan was speechless. He looked over and saw Evan slowly raise his head, his smile gradually fading.
“Oh, I thought it was some idiot who must’ve been dropped on the head, barging in here with 30 million dollars to invest.”
Archie studied him. “You’re just some chef. Who are you to speak like that to me?”
Evan flipped over the name tag on his chest, revealing the shiny words, “Owner“, in gold. “Now, can I talk?”
Archie was instantly speechless. He forced an awkward laugh and said, “Oh, so it’s you. Great. Now, get someone to throw these two women out. Show me you’re committed, and I’ll hand over that 30 million dollars.”
In Archie’s eyes, Evan was just a restaurant owner. Of course, he wouldn’t refuse such a good deal.
Evan ignored him and turned to Ronan. “Ronan, hang up a sign at the door that says no idiots or dogs allowed.”
“Got it, Mr. Barnett.”
Courtney burst into laughter, nearly doubling over. Archie finally reacted after that. Everyone else also looked like they were holding in their laughter.
“You!”
Archie was about to explode, but Eleanor secretly pulled him back, leaving him no place to vent his anger.
The situation was getting more and more tense.
“Mr. Barnett, let’s talk.” Heath’s expression was cold.
“I don’t think that’s necessary.” Evan sneered and pointed at the private room. “You guys brought in all outside food and drink, completely disrespecting the place. Do you think I run this place as a charity?”
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Veronica listened for a while before finally remembering.
Spago had strict dining rules. Outside food and drinks weren’t allowed. If caught, there would be a fine a
hundred times the value, plus a permanent ban.
Heath’s gaze darkened, and his voice turned low and threatening. “It’s just a private room, Mr. Barnett. Are you really going to make things ugly over something so small?”
The Tate family might have started in Shalton, but in recent years, they had been steadily expanding into
Jouver and beyond.
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