Chapter 62

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As Alex weaved through the crowded tables, delivering dishes and refilling drinks,

he deftly dodged rude customers left and right.

Most of them only knew how to yell, lacking any patience whatsoever.

But then again, one couldn't exactly expect gentlemanly politeness from uneducated miners who relied more on brawn than brains, right?

The food was cheap, which explained why people came and went in a never- ending stream.

Out of the corner of his eye, Alex watched Josephine.

She moved with practiced efficiency, but there was a weariness in her every motion, a heaviness that seemed to cling to her like the scent of grease in the air.

When the lunchtime rush finally subsided, Josephine leaned against the counter, wiping her brow with the back of her hand.

"Thanks for the help," she said, her voice softer now.

"Happy to lend a hand," Alex replied.

She studied him more closely, her eyes narrowing. "You seem familiar. Have we met before?"

It had been more than a decade since they last saw each other, and when they parted, they had been so young-barely eight or nine years old.

Memories from that time were hazy, buried under the weight of the

years.

Before Alex could answer, a large, grumpy man barged in, his face twisted in dissatisfaction.

He stormed behind the counter and yanked open the cash drawer, grabbing all the money.

"Boss, you need to leave some for-tomorrow's stock," Josephine said, her tone edged with frustration.

"Just use whatever's left," the man grunted.

"I've already used it all," Josephine replied, her voice tense.

The fat man counted the money and slammed down $300. "Buy the cheapest ingredients."

"Boss, this new guy needs a salary, and so do I. It's been a week."

over to Alex with

you? Jo, I told you. You should handle all this

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this by

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you try!" The man slammed his heavy hand on the

two hands!

"If

open the shop an hour earlier and close an hour

close at eleven at night. So you want us to open from five in the morning until midnight?" Josephine's voice shook with

people, that's

this boss; she thought it was enough, as she was already too

animals were equal, but some

give me my salary. I can't wait anymore. My brother

now.

money. Today's earnings are way too low. I believe you've stolen

with tears. "My salary is $10 an hour, and you owe me $1,000. Please, I need my money. I can't

fat man's face twisted in anger. "You'd better shut up. I just lost at gambling.

money, I'll

pay you."

the money

never win!

fat man's face flushed as he raised his hand to slap

for

to see Alex

give her the money,"

in the middle of this!" the

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grip, and the fat man let out

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his hand and scattered across the floor.

in his eyes.

sorry!" he wailed, his voice trembling like a pig

him go,"

man stared at them both

door.

knelt down, hurriedly collecting

she said quietly, her fingers trembling as she picked up

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