As Oliver listened to Jett's briefing, a steely glint sharpened in his eyes, a dangerous aura simmering beneath the surface.

He walked towards the inside, and Jett watched him with anticipation in his eyes. Out of nowhere, Tori sauntered up, "What's the big plan, huh?"

"Oh, just giving the guy a chance to shine. I've got a hunch he's sweet on our Miss Josefina, thinking of courting her. While I'd love for our lady to remain the unattainable belle, a little romance wouldn't hurt, would it?"

Tori chuckled, "And from the way you tell it, should Miss be sending her thanks your way?"

Jett let out a sly laugh, "No need for that. Her happiness is all that matters."

Now, it was all up to Oliver.

with Lauren and Ruby in tow, made his grand entrance into the birthday bash at Gourmet Galaxy. True to its name, the venue

laughed over their drinks, the manager made an appearance.

assumed an air of

Mr. Xavier, but I must ask your party to

His friends were all there, and now they were being told to leave? Was the manager out of

mean? I've paid for this. You have the gall to kick me out? Who do you think

manager remained calm, "It's the owner's orders. Gourmet Galaxy does not welcome you. We'll refund your payment in full, and for the drinks you've had, consider them on the house." Even though the drinks were more expensive than the venue rental, Xavier's pride was wounded. Being humiliated in front of his friends was unacceptable. How could he let this go so easily? "Get your boss here! I want an explanation. I demand to know why I'm being

straight in the eye, his gaze sharp, "Our owner

defense, "Xavier paid

to apologize to

have Gourmet Galaxy's owner grovel and apologize to

disdain, insisted, "Summon

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