2025-06-12 22:50:23Alex tried to ignore Felicia and her new lover and focus his attention on Dr. Lucy, but Felicia wasn’t ready to let it go.
“So, this is what you have been doing behind my back, you ungrateful dog!” she snapped. “How dare you cheat on me with another woman? Have you forgotten that we are still married?”
Alex calmly reached into his pocket and pulled out the wedding ring Felicia had tossed away. Placing it on the table, he whispered coldly, “I think you’re the one who was eager to divorce me.”
This gesture infuriated Felicia even more, making her blood boil. She was ready to tear into Alex when Robert stepped in.
Stunned by Dr. Lucy’s calm demeanor and natural beauty, he couldn’t resist making an impression.
“My lady, I think this pauper has deceived you. Alex is a good-for-nothing loser who can’t even afford to buy a Chinese takeaway. He wasn’t the one who made the reservation. It was me,” he declared confidently, putting on his most charming smile.
But Dr. Lucy wasn’t impressed.
Just at that moment, the manager of the restaurant returned with a bottle of expensive Chardonnay. Hearing the commotion, he frowned and asked, “What seems to be the problem?”
Seeing the 2002 Chardonnay, Robert’s face brightened, and his mouth fell agape. He knew it cost well over a hundred grand. Still under the impression that it was his family name that had earned him such treatment, he turned to the manager.
“I only booked a table. There is no need for such an expensive complimentary drink,” he said, gloating in his own false sense of pride.
But the manager raised a condescending eyebrow and frowned at Robert. Ignoring his words, he walked over to Alex and greeted him with a smile before uncorking the bottle.
“Once more, I apologize for the confusion earlier. Please accept this humble gift, sir. The chef has prepared a seven-course meal for you and your lovely companion,” he said politely. “Please enjoy your food while we prepare the deluxe suite for you. It should only take a few minutes.”
Immediately, a train of waiters poured out of the kitchen, pushing four trolleys laden with food, and the head chef himself came out, carrying his signature dessert: the Golden Cannoli Delight.
Felicia and Robert were stunned by the display, their eyes widening in shock. They never even imagined Alex could afford to dine at such an elite restaurant, but hearing that he had booked a private suite gave them the shock of a lifetime.
Unable to control her anger, Felicia lost her temper and shouted at the top of her voice, “Are you really this stupid? Alex is nothing more than a penniless loser. He can never afford a deluxe suite at Neon Heights, and you’re seriously offering him free food!”
“Yeah, she is right. This guy’s just a lousy freeloader who is trying to fool this lovely lady over here,” Robert joined in. “Alex must have woven another elaborate lie to get close to you. But trust me, he doesn’t even have a penny to his name.”
Dr. Lucy had been hearing their constant allegations for quite a long time, and she could no longer bear such insolence toward the man who had given her everything.
She immediately rose from her chair and frowned at them.
“You don’t even know who you are talking to. Don’t cross your limits unless you want to ruin your lives forever,” she warned.
“Oh, so he has already gotten you under his spell, is it?” Felicia scoffed. “Alex is only going to disappoint you. I know he must have used the Rashford name to enter this restaurant, but let me tell you that he is nothing that he claims to be.”
“Yeah, he doesn’t belong here, especially with you,” Robert added in support, unable to take his eyes off Dr. Lucy’s charming face.
“What are you doing there, still standing like a mannequin?” Felicia asked the manager. “Kick this penniless loser out right now unless you want to lose our patronage forever!”
The manager’s face darkened, and he turned to look at Alex.
Alex heaved a sigh and decided he had finally had enough. He got up from the table and said coldly, “I won’t be tolerating any more of this nonsense. Throw them both out!”
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143.The sins of the father
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