Chapter 584

The dishes had just been served, still steaming hot.

And to Roseanne's delight, they were all her favorites.

She pulled out a chair and sat down: "Been waiting long?"

Halley shook his head, "Just got here myself. Mr. Sullivan was the early bird."

Of course, he had already ordered.

Yes, today marked the first of their "weekly catch-ups."

Corley helped her hang her bag on the coat rack before returning to his seat, "Shall we... eat and talk? Don't want the food to get cold."

"Sounds good."

They started to dig in.

For Roseanne and Halley, this wasn't their first rodeo here, so they were quite at ease, but surprisingly, Corley seemed just as comfortable.

But then again, if he could handle a quick bite at those roadside diners near construction sites, what dining environment couldn't he adapt to? Halley noted this with a glimmer of respect in his eyes.

After quickly polishing off two ribs, Halley put down his fork, cleared his throat, "Let me start by updating on this week's progress... The foundation's done, and we've begun on the structure. We aim to finish the basic construction by next week." "That fast?" Despite expecting progress, Roseanne couldn't hide her surprise.

Her gaze shifted to Corley, "Thanks to Mr. Sullivan's two teams."

Only when the work began did he realize the significant difference between crews.

of the crew

into a steak,

"About the payment..."

settle with me in full when the project's done. Don't worry, our accountant will keep everything crystal clear." Halley waved off, "Mr. Sullivan, that's too kind. You're in big

Yet, Corley in

insisted, "Business is

rules are rules. It's

for

SWI

Halley nodded, "... You're right. I hadn't fully thought

then," Corley

their

Halley joined in, "Cheers."

to Roseanne, "Join

Roseanne set down her fork and lifted her glass,

and Roseanne took a

- the very reason she wasn't fond

small sip, and the

Roseanne resumed her meal.

server, "Got

"Yes, of course."

towards Roseanne, "Get

server inquired, "Would you like it chilled or

then said, "...Room temperature

the coconut water arrived with a

the tab, inserted the straw,

with such ease, like he'd done it

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