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Then he looked at Conor.“You’ve made your point.”Conor nodded.“Excellent.”Arthur frowned.“Don’t sound so pleased with yourself.”“I wasn’t.”“You were.”“Perhaps a little.”Arthur let out a quiet breath through his nose.“You’re irritating.”“So I’ve been told.”“And arrogant.”“That’s debatable.”“And reckless.”Conor picked up his cup.“Also debatable.”Arthur stared at him.Then, unexpectedly, he laughed.“You really are something.”Conor smiled.“I’ll consider that a compliment.”“Don’t.”“Too late.”Arthur shook his head.Then his expression became serious.“Listen carefully.”Conor looked at him.“This city has changed.”“I noticed.”“There are people moving in the shadows. Old families are watching each other. New forces are appearing.”Conor said nothing.Arthur continued.“You may think refusing to give up a tea room is harmless.”“It was.”“Today.”Arthur’s eyes became cold.“But there are people who won’t stop at words.”Conor calmly lifted his cup.“Then I suppose I’l
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Arthur continued staring at Conor.“You’re either exceptionally confident…”He paused.“…or you have no idea what you’re dealing with.”Conor gave him a calm smile.“Perhaps I’m simply having a very good afternoon.”Nick couldn’t hold back his smile this time.Arthur noticed.“You find him entertaining?”Nick shrugged.“Occasionally.”Arthur looked at him.“And you?”“I’ve known him long enough not to argue with him over tea.”Arthur’s expression became thoughtful.“That explains your confidence.”“No,” Nick replied.“It explains my survival.”Conor glanced at Nick.“That was almost profound.”“Thank you.”“I wasn’t complimenting you.”“I’ll take it anyway.”Arthur stared at the two men.For the first time, his irritation was mixed with genuine amusement.But the manager was not amused at all.He stepped forward again.“Mr. Conor, I’m asking you one final time. Please leave.”Conor looked at him.“You’ve said that several times.”“And you keep refusing!”“Yes.”“Why?”“Because your ar
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He had simply remained calm. That made Arthur furious.Arthur’s hand had just touched the door when he stopped.For a moment, he remained completely still.Then he slowly turned around.The faint smile that had been on his face disappeared.“On second thought…”The manager immediately looked at him.“Mr. Hale?”Arthur’s gaze settled on Conor.“I don’t like leaving questions unanswered.”Conor took another sip of tea.“That sounds exhausting.”Nick lowered his head, hiding a smile.Arthur’s eyes narrowed.The manager, however, was no longer amused.“Sir, with all due respect, we’ve already explained the situation to him several times.”Conor placed his cup down.“You did.”“And yet you still refuse to leave.”“Yes.”The manager’s face tightened.“I’ve never dealt with a guest like you before.”Conor glanced at him.“You should broaden your experience.”Nick coughed lightly.Arthur’s expression flickered.The manager looked increasingly irritated.“Do you think this is funny?”“A litt
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Conor didn’t even turn toward him. Arthur raised his hand again. “Stay where you are.” The bodyguard immediately stopped. Arthur continued studying Conor.For several seconds, neither man spoke.The room was so quiet that the faint clinking of porcelain from the restaurant outside could be heard clearly.Arthur’s eyes moved slowly over Conor’s face.He was trying to determine what kind of man would remain this calm while surrounded by the Hale Family’s bodyguards.But Conor gave him nothing.No nervousness.No hesitation.Not even the slightest sign that he intended to back down.Arthur finally spoke.“You really don’t intend to leave?”Conor took another sip of tea.“No.”Arthur raised an eyebrow.“You know who I am.”“Yes.”“You know what the Hale Family represents in Golden Sparrow City.”“Yes.”“And you’re still sitting there?”Conor placed the teacup down.“You’ve asked me that three times.”Arthur’s lips twitched.“And your answer hasn’t changed.”“It won’t.”One of the b
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“Sir, this is Mr. Arthur Hale’s private room.” “No.” The manager frowned. Conor calmly corrected him. “It is a private room belonging to the restaurant.” The manager’s face became stiff. “Mr. Hale has used this room for years.” “And today, I’m using it.” The manager opened his mouth. Nothing came out. One of the bodyguards stepped forward. “You should leave.” Conor didn’t even look at him. “I wasn’t speaking to you.” The man’s expression darkened. “You don’t understand the situation.” Conor looked at him then. “I understand it perfectly.” “You are occupying Mr. Hale’s room.” “No.” The bodyguard frowned. “You’re refusing to leave.” “Yes.” The bodyguard’s jaw tightened. “Do you know who you’re speaking to?” Conor calmly lifted his teacup again. “No.” Nick almost laughed. The manager’s face turned pale. The bodyguards exchanged glances. They were clearly not accustomed to being dismissed so casually. Another bodyguard stepped forward. “You should think car
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Conor raised a hand.Nick immediately fell silent.Conor slowly turned his attention toward the manager.“We were here first.”His voice was calm, but there was a hint of displeasure beneath it.The manager forced a nervous smile.“Of course, sir. I understand.”“Then what’s the problem?”The manager hesitated.“The other guest is someone we cannot afford to offend.”Conor’s eyes narrowed slightly.“That has nothing to do with me.”“Sir…”“We reserved this room.”“Yes.”“We arrived before your other guest.”“Yes.”“Then why are you asking us to leave?”The manager’s expression became increasingly uncomfortable.“I sincerely apologize. But this particular guest has been using this room for many years.”Nick frowned.“So?”“He has always considered this room his private room whenever he visits the restaurant.”Nick let out a cold laugh.“Considered?”The manager nodded quickly.“Yes.”“That doesn’t make it his.”“I understand.”“Then stop wasting our time.”The manager swallowed.“Sir,
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