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Chapter 72: Luigi’s Proposition

Author: Anney GW
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-26 10:56:46
Willow’s POV

Logan stopped on a dime and turned around on his heels to face the restaurant manager. He instinctively puffed out his chest, his expression earnest, and his smile smug.

“Yes?” Logan asked, his expression making it clear that he thought the restaurant manager was going to apologize. But the restaurant manager’s next words caused Logan’s smug smile to drop.

“I need you to take back the special selection of red wine you sold to us on consignment,” the restaurant manager said, his tone formal. “None of them have sold and we need to make room in our wine cellar for some new wines from Mr. Hernandez’s winery.”

“But that’s…ten cases of wine,” Logan faltered. “You’ve barely given the wine a chance.”

“On the contrary,” the restaurant manager said. “”We’ve tried very hard to sell you subpar wine. No one wants it. We’ve had nothing but complaints about the quality. As per our consignment agreement, I’m returning all ten cases to you. I’ll have my staff bring them into the lobby.”

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