"I really don't know. But I suppose that sort of scenerio isn't completely unlikely." "Why are you asking me all this?" Dalia directed a puzzled look at Jedidiah's direction. The last question was oddly specific — Almost personal. "I'm just curious." Jedidiah forced a smile. At that moment, Ayanna just happened to have finished sorting through the mess in the cafe. Arriving before the table, she exhaled in an exhausted manner. "I apologize for the embarrassing scene earlier on." "There's no need. The delicious pancakes more than made up for it. Your dad is a really amazing chef." at this point, Jedidiah was a bit tempted to have Ayanna's father work for him. Being the head of Lady CeCe's kitchen would definitely pay better than what he was getting from this cafe anyways. "Actually I am the one who made the pancakes." as she made this confession, Ayanna's cheeks flushed red. She was like a housewife whose husband just praised her talents in the kitchen. "Just like I suspected

"Excuse me?" Jedidiah's gaze snapped towards the direction of the earlier statement. "Hmph. There is no point faking it. Even my stewards have far better taste in fashion than you. Did you think that just any random miser can afford to dine in the prestigious Velvet Rose Garden?" The speaker was a young man in his early twenties. Clad in a two piece branded suit with an expensive pair of shoes wrapped around his feet, the culprit exuded a snobbish air of superiority that was further accentuated by the luxury watch donned around his wrist. Noticing the confused manner the hypocritical miser was looking at him, Darwin snorted in contempt. "You would only end up sullying the establishment with your presence." Releasing a snort, Jedidiah impatiently snapped. "Although I have no idea why that is any of your concern but except you are the owner of Velvet Rose Garden, I doubt you'd be able to bare anybody from dining there." "Y--You!" tongue-tied, Darwin Hughs found himself unable to m

Realizing the hesitation around him, fear finally began to creep in Darwin's heart. With a slight tremble in his voice, he let out another scowl. "You useless bastards! If anything happens to me you all will be spending the rest of the year at the 30th Precinct. My father is Captain Hughs for pete sake!" Following this sharp exclaimation, the receptionist who were previously attempting to watch from the sidelines, suddenly felt a chill run up their spine. This snobbish brat was actually the son of that Captain Hughs?! Who in the entire city didn't know about the 30th Precinct?! Rumors has it that amongst it's roster of Martial Police officers were sadistic Elites who were deeply instilled with the discipline of upholding the law always. Like sharks, they always seemed to easily locate signs of criminal activities before its roots could spread within their jurisdiction. Of all the 70 Precincts spread across the City, the areas under the jurisdiction of the 30th Precinct were la

Jedidiah felt uncomfortable under Natalie's intense gaze. Being stared at in that manner and by a beautiful lady no less, felt surreal to him — It was definitely a first! Just as Jedidiah made to speak, he noticed the middle aged man behind Natalie take a step forward as he extended a handshake. "It is a pleasure to finally meet you. My name is Charles Baizen" What?! The entire lobby immediately descended into an awkward silence with almost every gaze trailing towards Charles Baizen extended hand. They were not trapped in a dream were they? It had to be! Or else how could they explain the scene playing out before their eyes!! Who was Charles Baizen? He was a trillionaire with a B- List Company under his belt. Someone with that kind of status normally had their pride and the number of people who could cause them to act courteous didn't exceed the two digits figure. If it was a country president who Charles Baizen was addressing in such a courteous manner, none of them would f

"Excuse me?" Jedidiah who had just chugged down a glass of clear water, nearly choked on the liquid when he heard Charles Baizen's abrupt and completely unexpected suggestion. Immediately swallowing hard, he let out an awkward cough as he shot Natalie a confused look. As if sensing the puzzlement in Jedidiah's heart, Natalie promptly spoke up. "Although it might sound abrupt, but I am afraid this is the only sensible route you should take. Especially in the current situation you are in." "Current Situation?" Jedidiah repeated under his breath. This was the second time Natalie had uttered this in a row. An ominous feeling began bubbling up in the pit of his stomach. "What is that supposed to mean?" With her cherry red lips parting into a smile, Natalie coyly caressed the rims of her sake cup with her manicured fingers. "The current Miller Clan is at war and you are an unfortunate sheep who just got shoved in between two warring wolves. Even if Lady CeCe ends up being the victor,