A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 204

Matilda didn, know that Yvan had been ke

eping a watchful eye on her for quite some time. She was tob preoccupied with Chloe and Logan, who were playing a game of tag through the sales of the busting mat, causing her to call out, “Hey, slow down don’t bump into anyonel Enough playing around, come back?

Logan, with a cheeky grin, ducked behind Matilds and proclawed, “No more games, time for a feast

Chloe, playfully chasing after the little rascal, guaded Matilda and the others toward a restaurant, which was quite the local hotspot. By the time they arrived, a line had formed outside

Orson clicked his tongue in apparent dislike for waiting

With a smirk of triumph, Chloe announced, “No worries, I’ve got this covered. I know the manager here, I’ve already snagged us a spot”

And with that, she led the group past the onlookers and straight into the restaurant, ignoring the queue and heading to a private booth.

“Well, well, if it isrit Chloe, you little troublemaker Finally decided to grace us with your presence? greeted a dashing young man in a waiter’s attire, flashing a charming smile at Chloe, “Been avoiding me for too long. eh?”

“Cut the flattery,” Chloe shot back with a wave of her hand. “Anyway, this is my good friend, Matilda, and

that’s her son.”

“Nice to meet you,” said the man, winking at Logan. “Your mom’s a knockout

Logan immediately stood protectively in front of Matilda, declaring, “Back off! No one’s hitting on my mom!” The little guy was as stubborn as ever about keeping men away from Matilda.

Chloe chuckled and introduced him to Matilda and the rest. This guy’s a good friend of mine, the manager of this place and head chef. He’s the genius behind several of the restaurant’s signature dishes”

“That’s the nicest thing you’ve said about me in ages, the man quipped, then turned to Orson. “And who’s this gentleman?”

“He’s my Uncle!” Logan quickly answered for Orson, who simply gave a nonchalant nod in agreement.

“Alright, take a look at the menu, and I’ll make sure your order gets priority, the man said to Matilda. “Any dietary restrictions for your son?”

can eat anything!” Logan puffed out his chest, eager to prove he was grown up. “Nothing’s off the

me!”

of oysters, two each. The restaurant’s got amazing creamed and truffle oysters, but personally, I love them raw. If you’re not used

agreed, picking out a lobster with a creamy mushroom sauce for Logan, then handed the menu

of red wine, followed by a steak, medium–rare,

the menus back. He was then called to attend to

waved him off.

cut Inough from

idea who I ani to Mr. Yeager? And you serve us this trast? Does

volen belonged to a petulant young woman causing a scene. “Don’t think you’re something special just because your restaurant’s popular. Watch out or we’ll make sure you’re blacklisted”

her hand on the

from before being slapped by a woman, all the while he was apologizing profusely for any offense caused by the food not being to her

Michelin three–star credentials! You can watch the entire cooking process through that window. Why don’t you take a long, hard look at yourself? Lack of taste and making a scene—honestly, you’re better off sticking to

Chapt

of someone defending the restaurant. Her gaze Up to Chlow, and

very own Chloe! Her tone shifted to one of mocking superiority. Oh wait, that’s right, Chloe’s been booted out by the company. A stray dog now, aren’t we?”

pale giving way to a deep flush

her side, asked

Reese, Chloe said, her voice low. “An influencer. She’s the one who smashed Declan Yeager’s

Snide and merciless, she taunted, “Oh, what’s this? Spot a good–looking chef and can’t help but try to catch his eye, Chloe? Haha, how pathetic. Without

swallowing the humiliation as she steadied her friend. “Godfrey, are you okay?”

mocked their interaction with an exaggerated smirk. “Oh, listen to that tone. It reeks of desperation from a mile away, Chloe,

you can insult me all you want, and critique my cooking, but

Since when are men and women just friends without something more?”

Reese. Chloe and

Declan and… Yvan.

it was like a convention

let’s get Godfrey out of here. Is your face still hurting?”