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The Field family’s manor was brightly lit.
Gilmore followed Murdoch and walked into the manor.
Graham was sitting on the sofa in the living room.
“Mr. Reed, my distinguished guest, please sit down‘ Graham stood up and smiled,
Gilmore hurried forward and said, “Mr. Field, you’re too kind. I’m so flattered!”
Graham smiled and replied. “Mr. Reed, don’t be shy. Make yourself at home?
Gilmore was uneasy about Graham’s words, and he thought, “So the Field family’s manor is my home?
Does he want me to be Helene’s husband?”
Helene is beautiful and perfect”
“Marry her? That doesn’t sound so bad.”
But in fact, these were just Gilmore’s thoughts.
He knew that Graham’s words were just polite.
“Thank you, Mr. Field,” said Gilmore. Then he sat down on the sofa.
Graham also sat down and said, “Murdoch, tell the servants to bring the dishes. Also, go upstairs and tell Helene that Mr.
Reed is here.”
Murdoch responded and left.
Graham picked up the Brown Betty teapot on the table and poured some tea for Gilmore.
He said, “Mr. Reed, please taste it.”
Gilmore nodded, picked up the cup, and took a few sips.
The tea was sweet and pure, and the aftertaste lingered on. People would feel refreshed by its fragrance.
The tea was wonderful and comparable to the Earl Grey tea left by Christine in the Palazzo
“Mr. Field, this is good tea!” Gilmore praised it sincerely.
Graham said with a laugh, “It seems that you’re a tea man as well.
Gilmore quickly shook his head and said, “No,
Suddenly, the sound of high heels came from the stairs.
Gilmore looked at the stairs and was surprised by what he saw.
With flowing long hair, Helene walked down the staircase in a red strapless dress.
Her exposed skin on her shoulder was fair, her waist was slim, and her legs were long and slender. Gracing her feet was a pair of red high heels.
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She koked beautiful, noble fashionable, and elegant.
She was ein piar with the most beautiful actresses.
She was a downright goddess
She walked down the stairs over to Calmone in a very elegant
She fel sweet and happy when attracting his attention
Indeed, the bad idressed up for him.
As the saying goes, a woman adorns herself for her lover.
Obviously, Gilmore was clearly drawn to her beauty.
How could Helene not be delighted
“Gilmore, you’re here,” she said with a smile.
Only then did he come back down to earth. He thought, “Oh my God, even a man as determined as me is almost entranced.”
“She’s so charming.
But, obviously, because of his strong will, he was not captivated by her beauty.
He calmed down and nodded. “Yes, I just arrived.”
Seeing Gilmore under her spell but still managing to act unmoved, Helene almost laughed.
However, she suppressed her smile. No matter what, dressing up had not been in vain.
At this moment, Murdoch walked out of the dining room and said to Graham, “Mr. Field, all the dishes have been served Please come to the dining hall.”
Graham nodded and said. “Gilmore. Helene, let’s go.”
They agreed at once.
Then the three of them walked into the dining hall.
It was very spacious with luxurious decor.
A round mahogany table was already filled with delicious dishes.
They sat down at the table, and Murdoch set the table up for them.
“Come, Gilmore, have some food, Graham said.
Thank you, Mr. Field he replied.
Helene picked up a piece of chicken directly, placed it in Gilmore’s bowl, and said softly, “Gilmore, have some chicken”
This surprised him.
Helene’s behavior gave him a strange feeling.
It was like a girlfriend picking up food for her boyfriend.
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“Giboner Theard Hom Helene that Clive wanted to make trouble for you when your left the company, Graham said to him while rating
“Dont worry about that. Eve already hired a lawyer. Clive wont be released from prison for 10 years, so he can’t hurt you, he
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Gilmore smiled and said to him, “Thank you, Mr. Field”
Actually, he was not worried that Clive would make trouble for him again.
First of all, Gilmore was highly skilled in martial arts, far more skilled than Clive.
Secondly, he did not show any mercy to Clive in the battle in front of the Horizon Group.
He directly destroyed Clive’s ability to fight in the future.
Therefore, there was no way that Clive could take revenge on him.
Suddenly, Graham looked at him and asked, “Gilmore, I want to ask you a question. But I don’t know how you’ll respond.”
“Go ahead, Mr. Field, he replied.
Graham looked at Gilmore sincerely and said, “My unfilial son used to be the company’s vice president. But now he’s been taken away by the police.
“So the position in the company is vacant. Would you like to be my vice president?”
vice president of the Horizon
Gilmore did not expect that Graham would ask him to take over for Clinton to become the v Grup.
This indeed exceeded his expectations.
Although many people dreamed of becoming the vice president of the Horizon Group, Gilmore was not interested in it.
Therefore, he said, “Mr. Field, thank you for thinking so highly of me, but I’m still studying at Oakhaven University, and 1 don’t want to neglect my studies. So please forgive me for refusing your offer
Graham was surprised. He did not expect that Gilmore would refuse him.
However, he did not force him and said, “Gilmore, since you want to complete your studies first, I won’t pressure you.
“But because you helped me, Helene, the Field family, and the Horizon Group, I’ll hold this position for you.”
Gilmore quickly said, “Mr. Field, I’ve already said that everything I did was just what I should do. Please don’t think about it
“The position of vice president should be reserved for someone with great talent.”
“Gilmore, I’ve been doing business for decades, and I never break my promise. Since I said I’ll hold the position for you. Til keep my word, Graham said seriously.
gone back on his word even once in his life,
life, so you’d better not expect him
Heleur also added, “Gilmore, my dad has never go to break his promise.
“Whether you want to be the vice president or not, this position will be reserved for you.”
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Kilmore could only say “All right”
He did not intend to work for the Horizon Group, but he could cooperate with them in the future.
40 minutes later, they finished the meal.
Gilmore bade farewell to Helene and her father.
Graham stopped him and said, “Gilmore, I have something for you.
Then. Murdoch walked in with a portfolio, but Gilmore did not know what was inside it.
Murdoch handed the portfolio to Gilmore and said, “Mr. Reed, this is what Mr. Field provided for you.”
Gilmore 400k it and asked, “What’s this?”
“Gilmore, go back now and take a look, Graham said mysteriously,
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Helene walked Gilmore out of the villa.
Gilmore took the portfolio and was confused about it.
Actually, it was easy for him to find out what was inside,
He could just open it right away, then he would know what was inside.
But he had promised Graham that he would not open it until he got back home.
He could not break his promise.
If so, he would lose his trustworthiness.
So, in the end, he did not open it up.
He knew that even if he asked Helene about it, she would not tell him.
So he did not bother to ask her.
Helene walked silently next to Gilmore, peeking at him from time to time.
She smiled and said, “I know what’s on your mind. You’re thinking about what’s in the folder.”
He lazily replied, “Since you won’t tell me, I know not to ask your
She laughed. “I can’t tell you, otherwise my dad will scold me
“Well, you don’t have to tell me. I’ll find out when I get back,” he said.
She added with a nod, “I see that you’re a man of your word.
Then she changed the subject and said, “Gilmore, are you going back to Oakhaven soon?”
“Well, I’ll return there tomorrow. Call me when you come to Oakhaven, and I’ll treat you well,” he said enthusiastically.
She said, “Thank you. My family has a branch office in Oakhaven. I’ll see you again soon.”
They then arrived at the parking lot.
Gilmore opened the door of the BMW and got in. He then closed it while saying. Thank you for your kind hospitality. Bye now!”
“Wait!” Helene stopped him when she saw him about to start the car.
He looked at her in confusion and asked, “Is there something else?”
Helene lowered her head and nodded slightly.
“Well, just tell me then, he said.
Helene’s eyes were gentle as she said, “Gilmore, you still didn’t tell me… Do I look good tonight?”
Gilmore was surprised by that.
Looking at Helene’s bold, direct, gentle, and shy gaze, even a pig could understand what she meant.
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He finally understood her strange behavior from earlier today. For example, she insisted on walking him out from the top floor to the first floor and even asked him to turn around as she called the police. Now she asked him if she looked beautiful tonight.
She had fallen in love with him!
Gilmore thought it was interesting.
So he deliberately and boldly looked at her–from her perfect face, fair neck, and great chest, down to her slender waist, and even lower…
She felt uncomfortable when he eyed her from head to toe.
So, she could not contain herself and said, “Cilmore, what are you doing?”
He smiled and said, “I’m admiring your beauty. You’re like a fairy with glorious radiance. Look at you, I can’t breathe, and my heart is beating so fast. You’ve totally captivated my heart”
Helene thought that his sweet words were exaggerated, but she still felt delighted.
So she asked, “Gilmore, you don’t say that to all the girls, do you?”
He immediately replied. “No, no, no. I swear that I’ve only said that to you.”
He did not lie. He had only ever said those sweet words to Helene
But he knew so many sweet words, so he could say many different ones!
Therefore, he had never said those sweet word to Lilian, Claire, or Christine
But he had said other sweet words to them.
How could Helene know Gilmore’s trickst
She immediately believed him when he swore to her
She felt a sweetness in her heart.
She pouted and said coquettishly. “I believe you”
She unknowingly showed a little guls gentleness in front of Gilmore
“Well, Helene, I’ve said that you’re beautiful, so can I go home now?” he asked.
“Or should we find a hotel to have a deeper communication he looked at her and asked slyly
Helene was puzzled “A deeper communication?”
He said seriously, “Yes, deeper communication means to do something further”
Helene finally reacted. She reached out her hand to pinch his arm and said, “Gilmore, you roguer
The pain made hon grit his teeth.
He thought, “God! Why do all the women I meet like to pinch my arm?
“Why do all of them have such strength
He was on the verge of collapsing
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She looked directly into his eyes and asked, “Are you trying to tell me that you have a girlfriend?”
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He then nodded toward her
This meant that he hail already accepted Helene’s love.
After that, he started the car and drove away
Helene watched his car until it was out of sight. Then she turned round to go back to the villa
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In the living room of the villa, Graham was sitting on the sofa and drinking tea.
Seeing Helene return, he said gently, Gilmore left”
She nodded and said, “Yes”
Then, she sat down on the sofa.
“Well, does he still not want to be the vice president of our company?” Graham asked.
She shook her head
“So, did you confess your feelings for him?” he askerl
“Yeah, I did she replied.
“And… what did he say?” he asked.
“He agreed,” she said with a blush on her face.
Graham looked happy and said, “That’s great!”
Dad, although he agreed, he’s going back to Oakhaven tomorrow,” she added.
“Don’t worry, he holds a 10% share of our company. You’ll have a lot of other chances to meet him,” Graham said confidently.
Helene looked at her father and asked curiously, “Dad, why do you value him so much and want to matchmake us?”
She felt that it was reasonable for her father to give Gilmore 10% of the shares to thank him for his help.
But, she obviously felt her father wanted to matchmake the two of them rather than simply thank Gilmore.
Graham took a sip of tea and then said solemnly. “Helene, I asked someone to investigate Gilmore. I found that he invested 300 million dollars to sponsor a large variety show for NexusTV]
“Moreover, he has business cooperation with Claire, the daughter of the wealthy Carter family in Oakhaven. As far as I know, Mr. Carter wants him to marry his granddaughter Claire.”
He looked at Helene and added. “Denton is an ambitious man in Oakhaven. Few people are able to catch his eye.
“The candidate Denton chose before was the wealthy Benjamin Palmer, but in the end, he chose Gilmore to be his grandson–in–law. This is proof that Gilmore is not a simple man.
“Otherwise, why would Denton choose him over Mr. Palmer?”
Helene felt stressed when she heard that Claire also liked Gilmore.
This meant that she had another powerful competitor.
“Now, do you know why I valued Gilmore so highly? Even a person like Denton thinks so highly of him. He must be talented and have some abilities that you and I do not know of Graham said seriously.
This was the conclusion he had come to base on his experience in business through the decades.
Helene understood it all when she heard her father’s words.
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It seemed that she and her father had revealed the conspiracy of Clinton and regained control of the family and the
However, each crical rep was accomplished with Gilmore’s help.
From this one could see how astonishing he was
And the medical skills and martial arts he displayed were profound and powerful.
At this moment. Heime realized that it was an Elusion to think that Gilmore was just an ordinary guy
He was really a bad–ass who was good at playing dumb
Helene nodded and said seriously, “Dad I understand I won’t let another woman take him away
Gribam nodded with a smile.
Ar leaving the Field family’s manor, Gilmore drove to the Grand Majesty Hotel because Lilian, Mr. Hamilton and her Pheads were eating there
They would not have come to this hotel if Clinton had not been taken away by the police.
After driving into the parking lot of the Grand Majesty Hotel, Gomore took out his mobile phone to call Lillian.
A few seconds later, the answered, “Gilmore, are you here at the Grand Majesty Hotel?”
“Yes, I’m in the parking lot. Are you finished yet?” he asked.
Almost Would you like to come up for a drink?” Lilian asked over the phone.
Nah, I’ll wait for you downstain, he replied
He refused because he had eaten with the Field family, so he was totally full.
“Be there in 10 minutes,” the sid
“Okay, I’ll wait for you here,” he said.
He then hung up the phone
Beat in the car and waited for Lilian to come down
He was bored, and suddenly he saw the folder in the passenger seat.
Anyway, he had already left the Field family’s manor, so he could open it up to see what was inside.
He grabbed the portfolio, untied the string around the seal and opened it up.
He grabbed vore documents and saw the words “stock ownership on them.
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Camare also investigated the Horizon Group’s background. It was a colossal enterprise ranked sixth in Vista Verde, spevaluring in hotels, finance, real estate, and department stores. Its market value was as high as 10 billion dollars.
This meant that Gilmore’s shares were equivalent to one billion dollars.
He was stunned by this
He had indeed helped Helene and Graham.
But Graham did not need to give h
It was too much for him.
him a 10% share.
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He remembered what Graham had said when he went to the Field family’s for dinner tonight. He asked him to treat the Field family’s villa as his own home.
He had thought that Graham was just kidding.
But now, it did not seem to be so simple,
Graham had promised him the position of vice president and had now given him a 10% share of the Horizon Group
Helene expressed her affection for him tonight.
le thought that everything pointed to them wanting him to marry Helene.
He
He looked at the stock ownership papers and frowned slightly.
He knew that even if he sent it back now, Graham would say that he would never take back things that he had given away.
Furthermore, he had tacitly agreed with Helene’s feelings.
So he might become the son–in–law of the Field family someday.
He put the stock papers back into the folder on the seat.
Since the Field family showed their kindness, he would accept and temporarily become a shareholder of the Horizon Group
Anyway, he did not need to work at the Horizon Group to manage their operations.
10 minutes later, Lilian, Mr. Hamilton, and others walked out of the hotel
When Lilian saw Gilmore’s car, she waved goodbye to her friends and went over to him.
“Gilmore, sorry to keep you waiting” she said with a smile.
“Hey, it wasn’t long. Let’s go!” he said and then drove away.
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After returning to the hotel, they washed up and turned off the lights. Then the sound of clothes hitting the floor could be
heard.
Because they would go back to Oaklaven tomorrow, they cherished this wonderful time they had together.
It was an endless night.
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The night passed, then the morning came
Gilmore opened his sleepy eyes and saw Lilian lying next to him, looking at him with her bright eyes.
She had clearly woken up before him.
He asked her with a smile. “Lilian, why are you looking at me?”
She smiled in return. “I want to look at you every day when I wake up.”
“That’s easy. Marry me,” he said..
“No, I want to finish my studies first and then marry you,” she said with a shake of her head
“Well, even if we don’t get married, we can still meet each other frequently, Call me if you want to see me.” He flashed a cool smile.
She nodded and said, “Sure.”
Then he gently kissed her forehead.
“Gilmore, our flight is at 11. Let’s go back to the villa later. I still have to pack my bags,” she said.
Okay, let’s wash up and have breakfast,” he replied..
“OK!”
She immediately got out of bed. The bedsheets slid off her body showing her smooth skin.
Even though Gilmore already knew her beauty, his eyes still lingered on her gorgeous body.
Under his gaze, Lilian flushed, but she was no longer as shy as before.
She regarded Gilmore as her only man, her future husband.
Therefore, she did not feel embarrassed. She was shy but sweet,
She put on clothes and went into the bathroom to wash up.
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Gilmore also got up, only to
he got an erection. He was embarrassed about it.
Then he put on his clothes and went into the bathroom.
After they had breakfast in the hotel, it was already past nine o’clock.
Then Gilmore and Lilian drove to the hillside villa.
“Miss, you’re back. I’ve prepared your bags for you,” said Gina when Lilian got back to the villa.
Lilian was touched by that and said, “Gina, you’re more thoughtful than my mother.”
Gina smiled, saying, “Well, I raised you. Knowing that you were going back to Oakhaven soon, I’d surely pack your bags for
you.
“Take a break with Mr. Reed, I will bring your luggage down,” she added.
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Cana satin the diver’s seat, while Gilmore and Lilian sat in the back
Cilmore was surprised. He did not expect that Gina could drive
She’s quite competent he thought
They all drove away from the villa
When they arrived at the airport in Vista Verde. Gina took out the suitcase from the trunk and gave it to Lilian. She said. “Co back to Oakhaven and say hello to your parents for me. Give me
She was very kind to remind Lilian, as if she were her daughter leaving home.
Lilian nodded and said. “OK, take care, Gina”
“Go! The place is leaving” She waved at Lilian and Gilmore
Then the two of them waved back at her
After going inside, they walked to the lounge
At II o clock, their plane took off to go to Oakhaven
The plane landed at the Oakhaven airport at four o’clock in the afternoo
Gilmore and Lilian walked out of the airport
Gilmore took into the parking lot, got in the Mercedes he had parked before, and drove off
He then sent her home, which was in a villa neighborhood.
He did not see her parents when he carried her luggage and walked into the villa
He knew that her parents were government officials. Her father, the mayor of Oakhaven, was busy with work every day. Even Lilun could not see him frequently.
Gilmore sat there for a while and then left.
Then he drove to Newhaven Commercial Plaza.
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He arrived in Nescheren Doomer is Marx and parked the car ride Evermore Diner
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or were no guests in the testaurant, only the busy staff was there
Once he walked in all the stall greeted him
They knew that he was the son of the hostes, Harlan and Sophi and the boyfriend of Claire, the eldest daughter of the Carter family and the president of Newhaven Commercial Plaz
So when they saw him, they showed him some respect.
An employee walked into the kitchen to tell Harlan and his wife that he had arrived.
Soon after, Harlan and his wife walked out of the kitchen.
“Valmore, you’re back from Vista Verde, they said with delight.
He nodded and replied, “Yup, I’m back.”
His parents had called him when he went to Vista Verde.
He told them that he went to Vista Verde to visit Lilian and deal with the business of Evermore Diner.
His parents were curious about the business. So he said that when he came back, he would tell them about it,
That was why they looked at him expectantly when he returned
Harlan asked, ‘Gilmore, so what about the business?”
I went to Vista Verde to talk with NexusTV. After a few days, they’ll advertise Evermore Diner, Gilmore looked at his father and said
“Advertise on television! Harlan and Sophia laughed.
Even the staff was excited. “Mr. Reed, is our restaurant going to be on TV?”
They asked. “Which star will promote
“So, can we be on TV too?”
Everyone discussed it excitedly
restaurant?
Gilmore said with a smile, “That’s right, our restaurant is going to be on TV!
“And, the actress doing the promotion is super hot!
“All of you could show up on TV he added.
The employees all exclaimed, “Awesome!”
Til be on TVE
After walking out of Evermore Diner, Gilmore went to Clai
Knock knock.
When he got there, he knocked on the door.
She replied, “Please come in!”
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Gilmore walked into the office and closed the door behind him.
Then, he saw Claire sitting at her desk in office clothes, reading alocument.
Her long hair went around her neck, gathering on the left side of her chest.
She frowned slightly and focused on her work, looking beautiful
Gilmore walked over to her and put a briefcase on her desk.
Then, he sat down on a chair,
He purposely cleared his throat and asked, “Well, Miss Carter, at I not welcomed? Why don’t you look at me?”
Claire still did not raise her head. She was writing on a document with a pen and said coldly, “I heard that you went to Vista Verde to find an actress. Why are you back so soo)”
After hearing her words, Gilmore understood why she was so cold to him
She was jealous
It seemed that she had learned from his parents that he had gone to Vista Verde to find Lilian.
Gilmore smiled and said, “That’s right. I went to Vista Verde to find Lilian”
“I had something important to discuss with her,” he added.
Claire finally looked up at him and said coldly as before, “Well, nothing’s more important than dating your lover.”
Gilmore sighed. “Well, if that’s what you want
int to say, how can I reply?”
After that, he stood up, opened his briefcase, took out two documents, placed them in front of her, and said, “You can take a look at these two documents. I have to go.”
He then picked up his briefcase and walked out.
Claire watched him walk out of her office.
She felt sad
She was so cold to him because she wanted to hear his explanation.
She wanted to hear him say that he did not go to Vista Verde to find Lilian
In the end, however, he did not say anything
So she felt sad about it.
Then, she calmed down and picked up the two documents he left for her.
She gradually stopped frowning when she read the documents.
Then she did not feel sad anymore..
In fact, she was in high spirits.
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Because of these two documents, her emotions changed quickly
It was the somership contract that Gilmore had signed with NusTV
It was stipulated that Evermore Diner would become the title sponsor of the Him, Friends, Run show on NexusTV
NexusTV would also advertise Evenmore Diner vigorously on the program.
In addition, the contract also mentioned that the next episode of Run, Friends, Run would be recorded in Evermore Diner in Oakhaven.
Evermore Diner would be strongly recommended to the people watching all over the country.
Furthermore, the contract also mentioned Lilian, which was something that Claire cared about.
Lilian would become the spokesperson for Evermore Diner and film a specialized advertisement to be broadcast on NexusTV.
After reading the contract, Claire thought, “So he went to Vista Verde to talk about a cooperation with NexusTV.
“He didn’t go there to date Lilian.”
She felt guilty when she remembered the cold attitude she greeted him with.
So, she immediately picked up her phone and called him.
-The phone rang a few times and finally connected. Gilmore said, “Hello, Miss. Are you not angry at me anymore!”
Claire bit her red lips and said, “Gilmore, I misunderstood you. Are you free tonight? I want to invite you to have dinner and talk about the TV station.
“Of course. It’d be my pleasure,” he said.
Hearing his words, Claire felt very delighted and smiled. “It’s settled then. See you later”
“See you later,” he replied.
At night, in a fancy Western restaurant in Oakhaven…
Gilmore and Claire sat at a table and ate steak and foie gras with knives and forks.
They discussed Evermore Diner’s plan to shoot commercials and participate in variety shows.
He told her that the production team of NexusTV would come to Oakhaven in five days to put up advertisements and make some programs.
Therefore, the Evermore Group had to be prepared before the people from the TV station arrived.
Claire promised that she would be prepared for anything.
was half
She told him that the Evermore Group had opened 80 new branches in Oakhaven, and its renovation progress was done.
And these branches would be opened in 10 days.
Gilmore remembered that he had assigned something to Dave a few days ago. He wondered how that was going
So he said, “I’ll call Dave and ask him about the progress of delivering the ingredients and supplies and recruiting the chefs to cook the rustic food.”
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Gilmore then took out his phone and called Dave.
Dave immediately picked up the phone and said respectfully, “Any orders, boss?”
“Ross” Gilmore wondered.
He was surprised to hear that.
When did he become Dave’s boss?
The last time he went to Elmwood, Dave still called him Mr. Reed. Why did he call him boss now?
Gilmore did not know that Stuart had told Dave that he would be a powerful backer for Dave and the Thompson family.
Dave almost worshiped him like a God.
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Dave called Gilmore boss because it was a polite term for someone he respected.
This meant that Gilmore was the one he followed.
“Wait, Dave, why did you call me boss? I won’t be part of any groups with you,” Gilmore seriously said.
“I know! I won’t be a part of those groups anymore either. I want to be rich with you, so I called you boss, Dave hurriedly explained
Gilmore finally accepted the situation.
It was reasonable for Dave to call him boss because he pointed out a way for Dave and the Thompson family to get
“Okay, I don’t mind!” Gilmore said.
“Yes, boss,” Dave said happily.
“Boss, what can I do for you?” he asked.
rich.
“I want to ask about the food purchasing company and the logistics transport team. And, have you signed an agreement with the vegetable farmers?” Gilmore asked.
“Don’t worry, my dad has a good relationship with the locals. So, the company’s procedures were completed in one day, and the logistics purchasing vehicles also got the licenses. The purchasing agreement with the vegetable farmers in the four counties has also been signed, Dave replied
Hearing Dave’s words, Gilmore felt delighted. It seemed like he had chosen the right person.
Dave could finish his task so quickly because of the help of his father. His father had a good relationship with some people in Elmwood and beyond.
Dave had many friends that had nothing to do. So he led them to each village in the four counties to find vegetable farmers to sign a purchasing agreement.
On the one hand, many hands make light work. On the other hand, it could give these people a decent job.
This drew them onto the right path.
Finally, Gilmore asked, “Did you find any chefs who are skilled in preparing rustic food”
“I have recruited hundreds of chefs from Elmwood; they can go to Oakhaven at any time, Dave replied.
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Gilmore was delighted and said, “Good job, Dave! In a few days tell you when to bring the chefs to Oakhaven.”
“Yes, boss. I’ll deas you say, he replied.
“Boss, do you have any other orders?” he asked.
“Nope. All the branches will open in a few days. When you and your brothers come to Oakhaven, I’ll treat you to drinks!” Gilmore said.
“Thank you, boss!” Dave said.
Gilmore was delighted about Dave’s call. Everything was ready; they were just waiting to open for business!
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NexusTV’s production crew arrived in Oakhaven five days later.
Claire, the Evermore Group CEO and the Carter family daughter, welcomed the crew herself.
Run, Friends, Run was a popular variety show nationwide. Therefore, when people heard the crew was going to film an episode in Evermore Diner, fans from Oakhaven and all other cibes traveled all the way to be there..
Newhaven Commercial Plaza was crowded with fans during the few days the crew was working on the new episode.
Both the Oakhaven traffic department and the police station sen many men to manage the traffic and keep the crowd under
control
Journalists across the country also traveled there with the hope of getting some first–hand scoop.
The news of “Run, Friends, Run Shooting at Evermore Diner had already blown up the Internet even before the crew could be done filming the episode.
Evermore Diner also made headlines for several days.
Out of curiosity, people also went online and searched Evermore Diner. The clicks on the search result the restaurant had never been higher.
Anticipating something like this could happen, Claire had already launched the Evermore Diner’s official website, on which she introduced its various specialties and featured its food therapy concept.
Within just a few days, Evermore Diner had attracted a lot of attention from the netizens.
People even dug out the video where Denton and Claire devoured the food in the restaurant a month ago, making Evermore Diner go even more viral on the Internet,
People grew even more intrigued once they found out Lilian, the new generation most popular celebrity, endorsing Evermore Diner.
Since Claire and Lilian were both major figures in Evermore Diner, they were constantly in touch with each other.
At the beginning. Claire regarded Lilian as a potential threat. Surprisingly, the two eventually became close friends after a few days of cooperation.
So close that they could be like twin sisters.
As time went by, the 80 branches of Evermore Group in Oakhaven had all already been renovated.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Surrounded by cheers and confetti, the 80 branches in Oakhaven finally opened their doors after 15 days of renovation and decoration.
A fleet of brand–new trucks delivered all the authentic ingredients from Elmwood to the 80 kitchens.
The fleet was assembled by Dave.
That same day, a new episode of Run, Friends, Run also aired on NexusTV, which was sponsored by Evermore Diner.
In the show, popular celebrities were chatting, entertaining, and soft–shilling Evermore Restaurant’s dishes every chance they got.
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The most frequent words they repeated was “Evermore Restaurant’s food is organic and healthy. Come and taste it for yourself!
The ertisement Lilan shot for Evernote Diner was also pollifig on all channels.
As Gilmore expected. Exermore Diner became famosas all over the country thanks to the variety show promotion and the advertisements.
The 80 branches business was booming since the opening
Lilian, who was in charge of the branch’s management, was also well–prepared for the upcoming business. She worked on the recruitment of hundreds of chels and waiters, handled the supply of ingredients, and addressed all other potential problems
Hundreds of diners in Oakhaven crowded the restaurants. Of course, the opening of 50 Evermore branches also alarmed some major brands in the local catering industry.
One of them. Gastronova Ventures, the biggest catering business in Oakhaven, was the first to lose its cool.
In the Gastronova Ventures headquarters, a middle–aged woman in office was slightly frowning as she knocked on the Vice President’s office door.
“Come in!” Benjamin’s voice sounded from inside.
Upon hearing that, Ms. Patterson walked in.
Mr. Palmer, bad news! Ms. Patterson reported with anxiety.
Benjamin was checking the stock market that very moment. He stared at the computer screen as he asked, “What’s wrong?”
“Mr. Palmer, have you heard that Evermore Diner had opened 80 branches in just half a month? Their popularity is going to surpass ours if we don’t do something about it,” Ms. Patterson said, worried.
Benjamin stared at her with a smile. “Yeah, I know that. No big deal.
“Mr. Palmer, do you already have a plan?” Ms. Patterson asked
Benjamin chuckled. “Why do we need a plan? There is no way they will ever surpass us. Indeed they opened all those branches. Yes, their business was booming. But that’s just something they want us to see. Do you know they spent 25 million dollars on promoting their brand? They even hired Lilian to shoot a commercial for them. Do you know how much that costs? It’s normal that happened since they have spent that much money.”
“But what if it keeps going on like this? What if our business gets stolen away by them?” She was worried.
Benjamin, however, replied with a relaxed expression on his face, “Ms. Patterson, no need to worry. Gastronova Ventures is much better than Evermore Diner in all aspects. Scale, service, and taste. You name it. Their food therapy‘ concept is just at scam. We all know that. In a few days, when customers realize they were tricked, Evermore Diner will go down
Ms. Patterson never expected that Benjamin would ignore their closest rival like this.
She pondered for a moment and said. “That’s a very good point, Mr. Palmer. But we can’t leave this unattended. In the next few days, why don’t we offer some discounts to attract more customers? In this way, Evermore Diner’s business will decline quicker.”
“Excellent idea. Gastronova Ventures is the best catering business in Oakhaven. Our stock price has tripled these days. The market is also optimistic about our company. Just wait and see. We will crush Evermore Diner within a month!” Benjamin nodded and added.
“I understand, Mr. Palmer. I’ll get to it now Ms. Patterson was much more relieved after bearing Benjamin’s pep
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Benjamin nodded. ‘Go ahead. I still have to keep an eye on the stock market.
Then, Ms. Patterson walked out of the office.
Benjamin watched the stock price of Gastronova Ventures rose steadily with a proud smile appeared on his face. “Gilmore, look at my stock price. I can raise billions of dollars at any time! Your crappy Evermore Diner is not a match for our Gastronova Ventures. Just wake up!”
Benjamin had not forgotten that Gilmore swept away 100 million dollars from him.
He wanted revenge!
He would make sure that Evermore Group loses everything. He would buy all Evermore Diner branches at the lowest price. Only in this way could he make up the 100 million dollars he lost and finally vent his anger.
His ultimate goal, of course, was to push Cilmore away, so Claire and the Carter family’s fortune would be his.
A sharp glint flashed across Benjamin’s eyes.
He shook these thoughts out of his mind and fixed his gaze to the computer screen. His face darkened.
Gastronova Ventures‘ stock price was dropping,
It was plummeting!
It had already dropped by 20%, but it didn’t stop there.
People were selling off Gastronova Ventures‘ stock at the lowest price. In just a few seconds, the stock price had fallen by
30031
Cold sweat was pouring down his forehead, Benjamin collapsed on his chair, his mouth agape.
“What the heck had happened? How did the stock price drop by 300% in just a few seconds?” Benjamin was overwhelmed by an indescribable shock.
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In Newhaven Commercial Plaza, cheers erupted from Claire’s office.
“Calmore, I sold off all the stock of Gastronova Ventures. I just indole a 10–million dollar profit!” Gerald jumped up from his chair, unable to hold back the excitement and joy in his heart.
“Hey, Gilmore. The 100 million dollars that the Evermore Group spent on buying Castronova Ventures‘ stock just earned me another 50 million! Leaning against the leather couch with her long legs crossed, Claire crossed her arms and smiled.
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Gently closing his laptop, Gilmore booked up at the two happy birds and said. “I spent 540 million on Gastronova Ventures stock. After selling it off, I made 400 million?”
“What?”
Hearing that Gerald gasped.
Then, his admiration for Gilmore flooded over him. “Gilmore, you got so rich so fast. How I wish I could be so rich!”
Gilmore chuckled. “Hey, you’re already rich enough.”
Gerald giggled. “Yeah. I’ve earned 40 million dollars already. All thanks to you.”
Gilmore was Gerald’s cash–sniffing hound.
h him these days
Gilmore would ask Gerald to invest in stock with him these days
Since Gilmore had God’s Eye, every stock he bought skyrocketed
With his help, Gerald earned a lot of money. In the beginning, he only had under 150,000 in his pocket. Now, 40 million dollars was sitting in his bank account.
He also became rich overnight.
Days ago, Claire had listened to Gilmore’s advice and invested all the remaining liquidity funds of the Evermore Group in Castronova Ventures Group’s stock.
She cashed in 50 million after selling it.
She finally saw Gilmore’s tremendous gift for trading in the stock market.
“Gilmore, we should split the 50 million. After all, I used the Evermore Group’s company funds to earn it, Claire suggested.
“No need. All the profits will be in the Evermore Group’s liquidity pool. You can use it if you want, Gilmore said, shaking his
head.
Gilmore already had around one billion worth of assets. Moreover, he still held 10% of the shares of the Horizon Group, which was worth another one billion dollars,
He was already a billionaire.
His fortune could stand side by side with that of the rich and powerful families in Oakhaven. He was already a low–key tycoon there now.
The 30 million dollars that Claire suggested to split with him was nothing to him. Therefore, he didn’t take it seriously at all.
Claire nodded and said, “Okay, I’ll put the money in the Evermore Group’s liquidity pool as our development fund.”
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Gilmore stood up front his chair and said, “Well, we’ve already sat in this room for an hour now. Why don’t we go celebrate the opening of our 80 branches!”
The three had been sitting in this office selling off their stock on their Laptops for the past hour. Since Gilmore had God’s Eye and knew that Gastronova Ventures Group’s stock price would plummet, he asked Gerald and Claire to sell off all their Gastronova Ventures‘ stock hours in advance.
Gilmore alone dumped more than 800 million worth of stock. Claire sold off 160 million, and Gerald 40 million.
Such a large–scale sell–off made the stock price of Gastronova Ventures drop drastically, causing the company’s shares to lank.
That was why Benjamin found that the stock price, which had been on an upward trajectory days ago, dropped by 300%
had suddenly
Claire nodded. She should attend the opening ceremony. After all, she was the CEO of the Evermore Group.
Then, after selling off their stock, Gilmore, Claire, and Gerald left the office.
While the three of them made a fortune on the stock market, Benjamin was almost shocked into depression in his office.
What was even The company’s stocks suddenly hit rock bottom, which forced the company to face financial difficulties. more fatal was that Benjamin had used 100 million in company funds to buy his own company’s stocks when the stock price. was still rising yesterday.
He thought that he would make a lot of money, but he suffered a big loss instead. His 100 million dollars invested became Jess than 1 million in an instant. It would wipe him out if he sold off all his stocks now,
Not only did he lose 100 million dollars, but he also couldn’t cash out that 1 million.
Although Benjamin knew that this 100 million wasn’t a lot for the Palmer family business, the company would be in a crisis if there was something wrong with the liquidity pool of Gastronova Ventures,
Also, if his two uncles knew that he had lost 100 million dollarson the stock market, they would definitely rat him out in front of his grandfather, Emerson.
Then he could lose his chance to take over the family business.
Benjamin recovered from his daze and tried to come up with a plan to conceal the fact that he had lost 100 million dollars. in the stock market.
The only thing he could think of was to crush Evermore Diner as soon as possible so that Gastronova Ventures could continue to dominate the catering industry
If he could do that, then Gastronova Ventures could keep profiting millions of dollars, and therefore no one would notice he had lost that 100 million.
However, Benjamin’s plan didn’t come to anything
The sales performance of Castronova Ventures had plummeted by 30% in the following month after the opening of Evermore Diner’s chains.
By the end of the month, it dropped by a terrifying 50%
Evermore Diner, on the other hand, grew more and more popular by the day,
Since half of the former customers of Gastronova Ventures had opted for Evermore Diner, in just one month. Evermore Group quickly became the second–largest catering brand in Oakhaven
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They were only one step away to surpass Gastronova Ventures to become number one.
Gastronova Venres was in crisis.
“Knock knock.”
In the Vice President’s office, the exhausted Benjamin collapsed on a chair, looking haggard.
The sudden battering on the door startled him.
It took him some time to calm down. Then, he asked, “Who is it?
“Mr. Palmer, it’s me.” Ms. Patterson’s voice sounded.
“Come in!” Benjamin heaved a sigh of relief.
Ms. Patterson opened the door and came in with a serious look
Benjamin had a bad hunch after catching a glimpse of her expression.
. Patterson, are you going to tell me that our sales have dropped again?”
Yes, Mr. Palmer!”
“By by how much?”
-70%
“What? How did it drop by another 20% in just two days?”
“We’ve lost too many customers. They’ve all gone to Evermore Diner”
Benjamin’s face was drained of all color when he heard that
He wondered, “How’s it possible?”
“How is this possible? Evermore Diner snatched away 70% of Gastronova Ventures Group’s business in just one month! How did they do it?” Benjamin couldn’t figure it out.
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Benjansin trose for a moment before looking up at Ms. Patterson and asking in confusion, ‘Ms. Patterson, is the food in. Everineur Diner really that good?”
Ms. Patterson furrowed her brows as she replied, “Mr. Palmer, I did ask one of our people to order some takenut from Evermore Diner. Although I don’t like this restaurant, I have to admit that the taste of the food is truly addictive. Their ingredients are really fresh. I felt like I was rating vegetables freshly plucked from a farm”
Benjamin’s eyes lit up when he heard her answer. “Ms. Patterson, it’s almost lunchtime now, Order some takeout from Evermore Diner for me. Let’s see what’s so special about it?
Ms. Patterson nodded and dialed a number on her phone.
When the call got through, she said into the phone. “Order takedut from Evermore Diner and send it directly to Mr. Palmer’s office. Now!”
With that, she hung up the phone.
“Mr. Palmer, I already sent people to handle it, she reported.
Benjamin nodded.
Benjamin nodded. Then, he gazed at her and asked, “Ms. Patterson, there isn’t any financial problem with our company.
there!”
A solemn look appeared on Ms. Patterson’s face as she said, “Mr. Palmer, although the company hasn’t encountered any financial crisis, we’ve lost too many customers and too much money. We’re barely staying afloat. I have laid off some people in order to cut down our labor costs. But if our sales performance still doesn’t go up, there’s a risk that we’ll business.”
Benjamin’s face was ashen, his hands shaking a little.
out of
His two uncles had been badmouthing him in front of his grandpa in the past month because of the poor performance of the Castronova Ventures
They thought that Gastronova Ventures would be destroyed if Benjamin remained in the core management position.
In order to retain his position as the successor of the Palmer family, Benjamin promised his grandpa that he would revert the performance to its original state and obliterate Evermore Diner in one month.
Considering Castronova Ventures‘ outstanding performance under Benjamin’s leadership in the past, Mr. Palmer chose to give him another chance.
Easier said than done!
If Benjamin really destroyed the family business, he would likely be expelled from the Palmer family.
This realization caused him to panic.
He didn’t want that to happen.
When Benjamin looked at Ms. Patterson again, his eyes were sharp. “Ms. Patterson, do you know how to bring our business back to life and make Evermore Diner suffer? If you help me defeat Evermore Diner, I can give you 40% of my annual dividends from my family business.”
Ms. Patterson was utterly surprised.
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seurs, In this way, Evermore Diner’s reputation will be tarnished in just a few days, and our business will
back up
again
With that, she looked at Benjamin with an insidious smile on her face. “Mr. Palmer, what do you say?”
Berpilimin’s eyes lit up. He clapped in agreement. “Brilliant plan, Ms. Patterson! Evermore Group will go down, and no one will suspect that we did it! Go handle this. Bribe those chefs. I’ll pay, no matter how much money they want. Just make stre they 11 help us slander Evermore Diner”
Benjamin was determined.
Ms. Patterson replied respectfully. “Got it, Mr. Palmer”
“Get the reporters ready. I want to ruin the reputation of Evermore Diner. And do it neatly. Don’t leave any evidence that may lead back to us A vicious light flickered in Benjamin’s eyes.
Ms. Patterson replied, “Don’t worry, Mr. Palmer. I will cover it up. I’ll make sure Castronova Ventures doesn’t get embroiled.
Benjamin nodded with satisfaction. “Ms. Patterson, if it works, I’ll give you 40% of my annual dividends as promised.”
“Thanks in advancel” Ms. Paterson bowed at him.
Ms. Patterson was the general manager of Gastronova Ventures. Her full name was Carol Patterson.
Then, the two continued to discuss the details of their evil plan.
The rumbling sound from Benjamin’s stomach made him realize that an hour had passed since Carol had ordered takeout from Evermore Diner. But the food had not been delivered yet.
He asked Carol, “Ms. Patterson, didn’t you send someone to buy food from Evermore Diner? Why is it taking so long?”
“T’ll call him now” She fished out her phone from her pocket.
After hanging up, she turned to Benjamin and explained, “It’s lunchtime. There are too many diners at Evermore Diner People are lining up. He hasn’t even been able to order yet….
Carol’s words were no different than rubbing salt into his wounds
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Two hours later when the man finally delivered the food to Benjamin’s office, Benjamin and Carol had almost fainted from hunger
When Benjamin saw the food in the man’s hands, he urged. ‘Give me the food. Now…..”
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Benis buped in satisfaction after gulping down the takeout they got from Evermore Diner.
He was even tone
Before tasting their food, he firmly believed that the dishes wondlil be mediocre and that the food from Gastronova Ventures was undoubtedly the best.
Now after tasting the food from Evermore Diner, however, he ich that he had never eaten real food before.
Gastronova Ventures vegetables were never as fresh as this, and the chicken was never this tender. Plus, Evermore Diner had © come up with many innovative dishes such as their tonic drink
Evermore Diner was really living up to its promise by providing its diners with natural and healthy food. In comparison. Gastronova Ventures dishes were heavy in seasoning, excessive in calories, and high in cholesterol.
He finally understood why Evermore Diner had won over all those diners.
He would also choose Evermore Diner over Gastronova Ventures because the food was simply too good.
And he just couldn’t tolerate that thought.
If things went on like this, Gastronova Ventures would go out of business.
Benjamin turned to look at Carol and said, “We must hurry up and execute the plan…”
“Understood, Mr. Palmer, she replied solemnly.
While Benjamin and Ms. Patterson were plotting against Evermore Diner, Gilmore was sitting in Claire’s office.
Gilmore had seen through their plot. His eyelids twitched and his pupils contracted.
However, he didn’t show any emotion on his face. He attentively listened to Claire’s report on Evermore Diner’s monthly performance.
Gilmore’s parents and Gerald were also there.
Ever since Gilmore had opened the 80 branches, his parents had stepped out of the kitchen and moved into management
Claire looked at everyone said. “Since our 80 branches opened in Oakhaven, our business has been showing excellent performance this month. At present, our business has taken up 50% of the market, Gastronova accounts for 10%, and the remaining 35% is taken up by all the major catering businesses combined. It’s safe to say that Evermore Diner is already the biggest catering brand in Oakhaven.”
The second Claire finished speaking, everyone applauded.
“Great, the biggest catering brand in the market!” Harlan exclaimed.
Sophia beamed. “I never thought that our restaurant would be so popular in Oakhaven.”
When she was just selling food at a small stand in Springvale, some tourists said that her food would definitely be popular in Oakhaven
She didn’t take it seriously back then. But now, it had come true,
“To further develop our business, I say we expand Evermore Diner to other major cities in Vane, Claire said confidently.
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Then, she looked at Gilmore and asked, “Calinore, do you have anything to add
You have my full support for this. Just do what you think might be good for the business.” He gave her a simple answer.
Okay, then 11 just execute my plan,” Claire said. “That concludes today’s meeting”
Gilmore nodded.
He then straightened up from the chair and turned to Gerald. “Come with me. I need your help with something”
Just when Gerald was about to leave with Gilmore, Claire asked out of curiosity, “Gilmore, what are you guys going to do?”
“It’s a secret. Gilmore smiled and left her guessing.
Then, he walked out of the office with Gerald,
About 10 minutes later, Gilmore drove his Mercedes to a restaurant–called Lunar Café in Oakhaven.
“Gilmore, are you hungry? Gerald glanced at the sign and asked curiously.
He looked at Gerald as he replied, “No, we need to set up pinhole cameras in two private rooms here. This is an espionage
mission
Gerald was a little shocked.
Gilpore even stopped at a shop on the way and bought two pinhole cameras, which made Gerald wonder what he was going -to do with them.
It was only now t
that Gerald learned that Cilmore was going to set them up in private rooms of this restaurant.
“But why? Why do you have to set them up in here?” Gerald asked in puzzlement.
“A little bird told me that Castronova Ventures is going out of business. Benjamin wants to undermine our business.” Gilmore looked at Gerald as he said, ‘He invited some of our chefs to dine here. He planned to buy off our chefs and ask them to put bugs in our dishes in order to slander us.”
Of course, it wasn’t a little bird that told him about this. It was because he had God’s Eye.
Hearing that, Gerald was exasperated and asked Gilmore, “Why don’t we call the police?”
Gilmore smiled. “Of course, we’re going to report this to the police. The reason why we’re here to set up pinhole cameras is to collect evidence. And once we’ve caught them on camera… You know the drill.”
Gerald finally came around. He smiled in return. “Got it, I know,
Then, he turned and asked, “Gilmore, what should we do?”
“Set the pinhole camer better view, Gilmore said
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private rooms on the
third floor. Make sure you hide them up high so we can
ger a
“Got it” Gerald nodded.
The two of them then got out of the car and walked into the restaurant.
They went to the third floor, reserved two private rooms, ordered some food, and installed the pinhole cameras.
After finishing the installation, they paid the bill and zoomed away.
Later that day, a Rolls–Royce drove into the parking lot of Lunar Cafe.
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Benjamin and Carol got out and walked into the restaurant.
The manager welcomed them respectfully. “Mr. Palmer, Ms. Patterson, the first two private rooms on the third floor are reserved for you.”
Lunar Cafe also belonged to Gastronova Ventures.
Carol nodded at the manager.
Then, they followed the manager upstairs.
The two walked into the first private room.
After pouring a cup of tea for each of them, the manager left and closed the door behind him.
“Mr. Palmer, Winona Reese, our informant at Evermore Diner, already made an appointment with the five chefs. They’ll be
here soon.
Benjamin nodded and took a sip of his tea.
Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door. They also heard a voice saying, “Chefs, follow me to the second private room!” “Okay, we’re here.”
Benjamin and Carol heard the group of people enter the private room next door.
“Mr. Palmer, I think those are the people we’re waiting for, Carol whispered.
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Winnwered quickly. “Yes, Ms Patterson”
They must be Roland, Max. Ryan, Zackary and Aaron
The chefs all wood up and nodded at Carol when they learned that she was the general manager of Gastronova Ventures
“Please have a seat she said to them cordially
She then called a waiter over and began ordering food after everyone took their seats.
The table woon covered with various delicacies.
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The chefs looked confused. “What is it. Ms. Patterson? Roland asked
Run Evermore Diner’s reputation” she answered
“Ruin Evermore Diner’s reputation?” The chess were shocked
Just put some bugs in the dishes when you’re on duty and let the
We can’t do that. Roland objected without hesitating
The other four also looked troubled.
know that there’s a food safety is
“You can take the 10 thousand dollars right now if you decide to help me with this. When it’s done, I will thousand dollars as a thank you”
Carol looked at the chefs eagerly. “There’s nothing to worry about Your reputation won’t be ruined with Evermore Diner Just put the blame on the ingredients. Worst case scenario, you get tired by the Evermore Group. Then, you can work for our company.”
Seeing that the chefs hadn’t made up their minds vet Carol pretended not to care. Of course. Iwon’t force you into doing it Its completely up to you. There are other people covering this opportunity anNWIN
With that, she eyed Winona and said. “Take the bank cards back!
Winona turned to the chefs anxiously and said. “Chefs, this is 10 thousand dollars you’re throwing away! Nothing bad will happen! This is easy money! Even if Evermore fires you, you’ll still get 200,000 dollars in Gastronowa What are you waiting for!!
The chefs seemed to be tempted
Roland said to her. “Ms. Patterson, why do you want us to put bugs in the dishes Where did that idea come from! Did Mr. Palmer ask you to do this?
Carol nodded. “Til be frank. It is Mr. Palmer’s idea. As long as you help us with this, you’ll be the heroes of Castronova Ventures. And then, Mr. Palmer will give you tons of rewards”
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