Chapter 302

He was in a foul mood, so he headed to a restaurant for a drink.

This wasn't just any restaurant-it was the one he'd bought for Winnie, simply because she'd once mentioned loving a particular dish here.

As he walked in, he overheard staff chatting about a young woman who'd reserved the entire place to celebrate her boyfriend's birthday.

It was rare, he thought, to see such devotion.

Curious, he glanced over.

The table was laid out with an impressive spread, but the woman's boyfriend never showed. Her slender frame and the sadness in her posture lingered in his mind—perhaps because he, too, knew what it felt like to be let down.

Maybe that's why the memory stuck with him.

"I never expected you'd become President Vaughan. Keep going-you've got this."

That encouragement felt almost like the kind of praise a teacher would give.

Isadora couldn't help but break into a bright smile. "Thank you.”

Terrell found himself staring, his gaze deepening. He couldn't help but say, "You have a beautiful smile."

Isadora felt a little embarrassed at the compliment.

her discomfort, Terrell

is facing some big changes right now. I actually know someone

that Terrell was the chairman of the local business association. Anyone who got close to him benefited from

me so much today.

that way, maybe President Vaughan could treat me to

Two days later.

Verdant Pavilion, one of Capitolion's most prestigious restaurants, a

field-Mr. Allerton, a man in

Mr. Allerton shared his thoughts on

their meal, Allerton's phone rang. Something urgent came up,

hoping to hear more of

about making it up to us by

tried to win him over, but he rarely accepted invitations. This

Terrell's encouragement, Allerton stroked his beard and nodded. "Since Terrell insists, I can't refuse.

face lit up with delight. "Thank

that had made this meeting possible.

Fawcett, thank you for the introduction

do you know what

Isadora looked puzzled. "What?"

"It's 'thank you.""

blinked, a

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