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Chapter 147: Just A Friend?
"Yeah. That's it."Gray clasped his hands together after saying everything he had to say."So, a child, huh?" Owen gave a small and thoughtful smile at Gray's answer. He nodded briefly before closing the small folder he had in front.Gray leaned forward a little, resting his elbows on the edge of the table. The talk had gotten a little less formal now."I mean... this is my first time handling something this big," he admitted out loud. "When I took over, it was a mess."Gray paused for a second, his fingers tapping against the table before continuing."And as I've said, I'm trying to fix it. One thing at a time. So yeah, I guess this place feels like a kid I'm raising. Other than that, I don't want to be the kind of boss who only looks at numbers and forgets the people. I want the team to care and the customers to feel it."Owen studied him for a moment. His expression was neutral, but not unreadable. At that moment, it felt like he was assessing. Not to judge Gray, but to understand
Chapter 146: Owen Myers
"So, what do I do now?"The next morning, Gray sat in his office, barely moving.The monitor in front of him was open, but he hadn't touched anything for the last hour. Instead, his eyes were fixed on the invitation on his table.The invitation for the gala.He didn't know how Conrad managed to make him say yes.He just remembered that at the end of that night, he reluctantly agreed to it as he knew that it was also beneficial on his side."That mission too..."Gray leaned back in his chair and let out a long breath. His fingers drummed softly against the desk before falling still again."...thirty days," he muttered. "Can I do that in thirty days?"Gray tilted his head back, staring at the ceiling as if it had the answers he was looking for.He just experienced a brief moment of rest, and now, he had a few things lined up again.There was a gala he didn't know how to dress for. A mission he didn't know how to accomplish. Aside from that, the daily occurrence in his store."What did I
Chapter 145: Invitation
The system notification slowly faded, but the words lingered in Gray's mind.[Grow Your Business.]It seemed like the System was eager to make this investment possible.Gray glanced down at the black card again, then quietly slipped it into his wallet. He didn't say anything more, but his grip tightened for a moment."I guess I need to work harder this month."The dinner went on after that.The soup had cooled slightly, but it still tasted rich and comforting. Every course that followed was plated like art.For the main course, there was a silky fish dish with foam, a slow-cooked lamb medallion that melted in the mouth when you bit into it. Adding to that, the dessert was also top-notch. It looked like a snow globe made of sugar and filled with hazelnut cream.For the rest of the night, they ate, talked, and laughed.As the business talk died down, Conrad's demeanor changed entirely."So..." Conrad looked at Lily, his eyes filled with curiosity."Tell me, Lily, how long has your broth
Chapter 144: Real Deal
Gray blinked in disbelief.For a second, he was stunned. He couldn't believe that Conrad would actually say yes so easily.He expected some rejection, maybe a "we'll talk about it later" or some elegant way of brushing him off.But this?This was so unexpected.Gray cleared his throat before he straightened up a little.Now, they were talking about the real deal."I got a grocery about a month ago. It used to be a mess when I first took over with poor management, but things are better now."Selina looked genuinely surprised by what she heard. Her brows lifted slightly as if she was hearing it for the first time. However, it was different for Conrad.Conrad leaned in with interest, his wineglass hovering just below his mouth. The expression on his face barely changed. His eyes just narrowed slightly with a glint of interest as if he was saying he already knew everything."The numbers have been stable so far," Gray continued. "We're breaking sales each day. The foot traffic's been decen
Chapter 143: A Better Proposal
"I apologize," Selina held his gaze. She pressed her lips together, guilt flickering across her face. "The truth is... I was the one who suggested it," she admitted softly. "After I visited her school.""You?" Gray asked Selina before turning back to Conrad slowly. He was still trying to process everything."It's not charity, Gray," the old man said firmly. "And it's not because I think Lily isn't being cared for. It's quite the opposite."Conrad smiled faintly, folding his hands neatly in front of him. His voice remained calm, yet there was something in his tone that said he was genuine."Selina told me about your situation. About how much Lily means to you. I respect that. Deeply. And I admire it."Gray didn't respond. He stared down at his bowl for a long moment. The steam from the soup rose steadily, curling into the air like smoke."I just think she deserves more," Selina added beside him, her voice gentle and cautious, as t
Chapter 142: A Sudden Offer
They ordered shortly after.Waiters came in, putting menus in front of them. The menus were sleek black leather, etched with gold and lit from the inside with a soft backlight to help with better reading.Gray hadn't even fully opened his when a waiter appeared beside him with a small nod."Would you like the six-course tasting menu, Sir, or would you prefer to order à la carte?"Gray blinked at the question."Uh... tasting menu's fine.""Excellent choice, Sir." The man bowed slightly and disappeared.That... was fast. He didn't even know what he ordered.A few more waiters came one after another, placing new cutlery with gloved hands. They adjusted the plates and utensils. They even refilled Lily's juice before it dropped below halfway.It was the kind of service where you didn't even have to ask because they were already a step ahead.Gray glanced around again, taking it all in. Every movemen
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