An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 68

“Are you kidding me? Five million dollars for Deluxe VIP?” Astonishment was written all over James‘ face.

“Exactly! This is daylight robbery!” Florence flew into a rage to cover up her embarrassment. She was lucky she drew her card back in time, or she would have maxed out on her card.

“These are rules set by our proprietor. If that’s too much for you, you can opt for the regular VIP.”

“And— how much would the regular VIP cost?” Florence probed.

“A deposit of one million dollars will make you a regular VIP.” the waiter informed them.

“One million? That’s not much better!” Florence frowned. “We’re just here for a meal. It won’t cost so much. Can’t you just let us in? I’ll make sure you get handsomely tipped!” Had she known that Hillview Restaurant charged such exorbitant prices, she would never have chosen to go there in the first place!

“I’m sorry, but we only serve VIPs.” The waiter put on a professional smile.

“Hey! Why are you so inflexible? Get me your manager! I’ll talk to him personally!” Florence could no longer hold in her temper.

“I’m sorry, but our manager is currently serving three other distinguished guests. I’m afraid he doesn’t have the time.” The waiter’s smile was slowly fading away.

“You!” Florence was exasperated.

“Mom, forget it. Why don’t we just go somewhere else?” James prompted. As lovely as Hillview Restaurant

was, it was way too pricey.

“We’re already here! We’ll make a joke of ourselves if we leave now!” Florence glared at him.

“Allow me, Mrs. Nicholson.”

Matt smiled as he stepped forward, gracefully producing a gold card and handing it to the waiter. “I am a Gold

VIP, so I get 20% off on all my spending here.”

“Gold VIP?” That gave Florence quite a shock. “How much did that cost you?”

just ten million dollars.” Matt

“Ten million?”

and James‘ eyes widened. Was he joking? Ten million

it seemed like they were nothing compared

In a flash, the waiter’s attitude changed and

after verifying that the card

we?” Matt gestured courteously

friend Matt here is a Gold VIP! See that?” James strutted in pompously after

waiter a dirty look.

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pleased, Florence sashayed in with her chest puffed up and head held

of the private rooms. He had been on his way to the men’s room when

doing here?” James scowled at the sight of him. He was

can be here, then so

What makes you think we’re on the same level? We are Gold

exclusively for VIPS, requiring a deposit of one million dollars for even the most basic VIP. Can you afford that?” Florence

do not have a million dollars,” Dustin admitted. It was true

be hard for him

not have the money? Get out! Do not lower the standards here!” James *

in the mirror! Who are you to appear in such a

sniggered.

Come here and get this guy out! He’s ruining our appetite!”

of our

are Gold VIPs! Is he more distinguished than us? I am telling

The waiter looked

service, you better watch out. I have quite a mind to lodge

such rules here.” The waiter had his hands

can’t make the

Gold VIPs!” Florence and James pressed unforgivingly.

waiter dared not say more

the both of you doing?” Dahlia called out as she arrived. She was surprised to see Dustin. Why

here for a meal, of course. Why else?” Dustin

a pricey place for a meal,” Dahlia