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Kayson always aimed to impress Celena with his gentlemanly charm, so he did not plop down in a seat right away when they entered the private room. Instead, he gave Yafe and Sherah a warm, inviting look, waving them over with a smile. "Go ahead, take a seat! Feel right at home!"Sherah's smile stretched from ear to ear, and she eagerly responded, "Mr. Wheeler, you're too much! So courteous and such a catch. If you were my son-in-law, I'd be over the moon!"While Kayson helped Yafe and Sherah get comfortable, Qemal wandered around the room, curiously inspecting everything. Kayson did not bother to call him over, and he outright ignored Liam.Sherah sank into a chair, her face lighting up with delight. "Oh, this chair is like sitting on a cloud! It's gotta be pricey, huh?""You bet. Each one's a grand, and they swap them out daily. Bet there are folks who couldn't even dream of affording a chair like this!" Kayson boasted, puffing up with pride. His tone was lofty, as if he owned ever

Sherah shot Liam a withering look and added, "Liam, don't take it to heart. We all see what's going on; nobody's making up stories about you!"Celena's scowl deepened as Sherah pushed her back into her seat with an iron grip. One hand clamped down on Celena's arm, the other pinching so hard it drew a pained gasp from her.The mood in the private dining room turned awkward. Kayson, noticing the tension, hit the service bell. The door swung open, and in glided a woman in a striking blue and white uniform, balancing a tray with the grace of a dancer, a waiter with a cart of dishes trailing behind her.Each dish was a testament to freshness, flown in that very day and crafted with care by the renowned Mr. Waine. They were as much a feast for the eyes as for the palate, luxurious and artfully presented.As the feast unfolded before them, Qemal and Sherah could hardly contain their excitement, their eyes wide, their mouths watering.Kayson watched, a smug smile playing on his lips as he

Yafe held back from saying anything too harsh, worried that too much pressure might backfire.Celena's expression turned stormy. Her own family, blinded by greed, were shamelessly pushing her into another marriage. The thought alone soured her heart, and tears of hurt cascaded down her cheeks. "No way! I won't have it! I refuse to remarry! If we can't see eye to eye, then I've lost my appetite! Liam, grab Jovie, we're leaving!"With that, Celena rose to her feet, scooping up the bag, while Liam followed suit, cradling Jovie in his arms.Kayson's worry spiked, but Sherah was already by Celena's side before he could move, gripping her hand with a gentler touch. "Okay, okay, let's drop it for now. We promised to share a meal today, and I won't press you any further. However, do give it some thought to what I've said. It's all logical. Mr. Wheeler went out of his way to invite you here to this fancy place. It'd be rude to just walk out now, wouldn't it?"Sherah realized she had been to

Liam could see right through Kayson's facade, recognizing the rage born from his embarrassment. Instead of biting back, he quietly pulled out his phone and shot a quick text to Kolten.Sherah and her group, who had been sitting off to the side, noticed Kayson's growing irritation and quickly leaped to his defense. Qemal, eager to make an impression, was the first to lash out at Liam. "Have you no decency, Liam? Spewing such drivel as if you could actually afford it! Do you have any idea what this wine costs? It was around 15 thousand dollars a bottle. Can you even cough up that kind of cash?"With a mocking laugh, Sherah chimed in, "Seriously, the nerve! Liam, you're just putting on airs. If you're clueless, it's better to keep your mouth shut than embarrass yourself.""Mom, Liam's got no shame at all!"Qemal chimed in again, his face twisted with disgust, yet internally, he was reeling with shock. He had just stealthily checked online with his phone and discovered that the informa

Kayson's gut told him Maksen had come specifically for him. In that crowd, no one else had the clout. Yafe and his crew did not even come close to earning a personal visit from Maksen with wine and food in tow.That left only Liam.However, Liam? No way.So it had to be Kayson. He was the one who had reserved the entire private room at Quintessence Grill for the evening. As the Wheeler family's golden boy, it made sense for Maksen to drop by for a chat.The thought of Maksen, the big-shot owner of Quintessence Grill, trying to butter him up sent a wave of smug satisfaction through Kayson. He could not help but let a self-assured smile creep across his face as his eyes darted toward Celena.Yafe, who had been all high and mighty, playing it composed, could not hide his thrill. He jumped to his feet, his face smeared with eagerness to please, and reached out for a handshake. "Ah, Mr. Luke! The one and only! I've been in awe of you for ages! Your name's been on everyone's lips, but w