A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2809 Gazing at the menu, Alexis inquired what Leonel had ordered, and then she nodded and said something in French.

Ryan's face flushed once more.

Alexis was momentarily taken aback and then responded calmly, albeit somewhat curtly, with a simple, “Thank you. That's all." After Ryan departed, Leonel took a sip of his ice water.

Leaning against the chair's backrest, Leonel asked with a smile, “Why has the standard for hiring temporary employees here been lowered? I recall that the previous requirement for even temps was to be capable of holding a basic conversation in French.” Alexis smiled and replied, “Perhaps the business isn't doing well.

The economy hasn't been favorable in recent years, and high-end consumption has clearly dwindled,” Alexis remarked. “This restaurant has been open for 30 years, yet it still manages to attract a steady stream of customers. Let's not be too hard on the manager here.” Leonel chuckled. “Am I too harsh on the manager?” Alexis understood what Leonel meant.

Leonel actually heard of the

largely came from Ross, who wasn't known for

Leonel's jealousy faded

server arrived

who often doted on Evelyn, was now showing her the proper way to use cutlery in the upscale eatery. He advised her in a soft voice, “Be quiet while eating.

agreed with a

her voice, she commented, “Daddy, then you should

very polite of you,

“Dad, you always say how great you