Minerva asked that as she could think of no other explanation. It never once crossed her mind that the
Cunninghams would know someone as prestigious as the boss of the restaurant. From her perspective,
only people like her family who had lived abroad should know someone like that.
After some thought, Jonah was still at a loss as to who might have paid the bill. Nonetheless, he
chuckled. “I suppose that’s the case. Although it has been a few years since I last returned to Cathay, I
do have a few business partners here. Perhaps they offered to buy me a meal after catching wind of my
return. Waiter, I would like to have a chat with your boss.”
The waiter smiled. “Ladies and gentlemen, our boss has yet to arrive. She gave us a call to have us
prepare the wine for you. She will be here in a minute, and she should drop by after a moment.”
There was a complacent look on Jonah’s face. “Excellent! Come, let us continue with our feast. My friend
will be here in a moment, and I’ll introduce you all then.”
Both Minerva and Tate were also wearing smug looks on their faces, for their father having such a
prestigious friend was somehow something to be proud of. Meanwhile, Chloe was all smiles as she
spoke. “Geez, Jonah, didn’t I tell you to not inform this many people of our return? You’re making a
huge fuss over this! I was hoping to spend more time with Helen! We will have to deal with your friends
once they receive news about our return. Can’t I have more time with Helen?”
Despite having gotten a scolding from Chloe, Jonah laughed. “I can’t just avoid them, since they’re all old
acquaintances of mine. Since they found out about our return, we have to give them face. After all, we
will need their help while doing business here. Helen and you will have plenty of time to yourselves later
on, so there’s no rush to it.”
After that, Chloe nodded apologetically. “I’m sorry, Helen. I’m afraid I won’t be able to keep you company
in the next few days.”
The Cunninghams were still in awe of what had just transpired, for they had believed that it was Jonah’s
friend who had paid for their expenses. In response, Helen gave them an awkward smile. “Chloe, we
agreed that my family would buy you dinner tonight. This is just embarrassing.”
Minerva wore a disdainful pout. “Aunt Helen, you can drop the act already. The meal and the wine will
cost you millions. How are you going to pay for it if the bill is on you?”
Upon hearing that, Chloe waved her hand. “Minerva, watch how you speak! Helen, please forgive her. I
am the one who spoiled her. Speaking of which, you don’t need to go to such lengths to impress us. I will
gladly have a simple meal as long as I get to share it with you.”
Tears welled up in Helen’s eyes. What Chloe said was so hurtful that she overlooked Minerva’s
impudence. After some time, the waiter came back, giving a knock on the door. “Ladies and gentlemen,
our boss will be here in a moment. Do you have any other requests?”
Jonah tidied his clothes, smiling. “It’s alright. We’re old acquaintances, so there’s no need to be so formal
with us.”
With a nod, the waiter politely stationed himself at the door. At that moment, footsteps could be heard
coming in from outside. There was a whiff of perfume before a tall and beautiful woman made her entry.
The instant the men laid eyes on the woman, they were stunned by the beauty that she naturally exuded.
Ignoring their stares, the woman walked up to Matthew with a smile. “Greetings, Mr. Larson, President
Cunningham. Geez, why didn’t you give me a heads up when you decided to dine here? I could have
had the chefs prepare our specialty. Please forgive me for any inconveniences that you might have
encountered.”
Sasha was utterly flabbergasted. “President Sandel, you own this restaurant?”
It turned out that beauty was none other than Leanna Sandel herself.
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