Chapter 65
“See if there’s anything you like” Colby handed the menu to Sophie.
Sophie glanced at it casually. “Let’s get everything Adler mentioned just now
Colby heard this and gave a slight smile
Adler sitting next to them, blurted out. I told you, Colby’s choices are always spot–on. All those are your favorites, Ms. Sophie”
Sophie looked at Colby, puzzled, but he seemed to have no intention of explaining
“I’m sorry, sir, the kitchen just informed us that the crab is out. We can replace it with another dish of the same price for you.” the waiter said cautiously, careful not to upset Colby
Adler frowned. “What’s going on? I had reserved in advance, how can that dish be sold out?”
He was adept at managing such gatherings and had never encountered any mishaps under his watch
I’m really sorry, but another table had reserved the crab first due to a mistake in our kitchen’s tally. We can offer you two complimentary dishes instead. Please accept our apologies, sir”
“Is this about compensation? Which table reserved it? Ill go talk to them.”
Adler was about to stand up, so Sophie said, “Let it go. I don’t necessarily have to have that crab, and I don’t even like seafood.”
Originally, she had only liked the crab because James was fond of it. In fact, she really disliked the taste of seafood.
“That’s exactly why Colby specially ordered it because he knew you disliked the fishy taste of seafood. But they make it so good here. This is so frustrating
Adler looked quite upset
Sophie casually told the waiter, “Replace it with the lobster then.”
“Right away. I have the kitchen prepare it.”
Sophie rested her chin on her hand and looked at Adler, saying, “Lobster’s more reliable than ordinary crab, right?”
Hearing this, Adler finally calmed down a bit. “I’ll head to the restroom. You two chat.”
Sophie got up, and just as she was leaving, she bumped into a waiter carrying crab into another private room across the hallway.
“Miss, the restroom is just ahead.” The waiter directed Sophie.
Thank you”
Sophie walked down the hallway in her high heels, catching a glimpse of a large gathering in the innermost private room.
“Miss, the restroom is this way,” the waiter reminded her again from behind.
Sophie turned around and saw the restroom around the corner.
Inside the private room, James heard the noise outside and instinctively looked towards the door, only catching a glimpse of a wine–red silhouette.
“Mr. Burke, Vincent is proposing a toast,” whispered Nichole beside him.
“Mm, James responded gravely.
“And congratulations are in order for Mr. Burke.”
“Oh?”
James was pulled back from his thoughts, unaware of any recent significant good news for Burke International.
Vincent, with a knowing look, said, “The plot Mrs. Burke won at the auction recently has been designated as a green space. It’s set to receive several billion in subsidies, making its future value immeasurable.”
James frowned. He hadn’t heard anything about this.
Upon hearing this news, Nichole’s expression changed, “Vincent, you must be joking, right?
“How could I be joking? It’s all true. Haven’t you heard, Mr. Burke? Vincent looked at James with a puzzled expression.
