Chapter 559

Johnny paused for a moment, then added, “Got a meeting with someone here at the club. I’ll be right back.”

Owen didn’t press for details. “Sure thing, go ahead.”

“Right.” Johnny nodded, stood up, and excused himself from Nikolai and the others before heading out of the private dining room.

As he stepped out, he nearly bumped into a parade of waitstaff delivering dishes. This wasn’t just one or two servers; it was a whole squadron, a dozen strong, each pushing a cart filled with plates and bowls, entering the room in a choreographed procession.

Johnny was momentarily taken aback by the spectacle, almost as if a royal banquet was being served. It wasn’t his first time at Blossom’s Eden, but he’d never witnessed such a display before.

Shaking his head to clear the bizarre thought, he quickly resumed his walk down the corridor.

chat. Initially, Johnny had planned to decline, but since Nikolai had set up this dinner, he

Colton, Mandy, and a political acquaintance of theirs called Travis had been waiting since just after eleven for Johnny

his watch, the tension clear in his eyes. “You don’t think

fidgeting, tried to stay optimistic. “Let’s wait a bit longer. Maybe

and Mrs. Gilbert, there’s no need to worry. If Johnny promised to meet, he won’t leave you hanging. He said around half–past twelve, so he should be here soon,”

I’m not sure what to say. We don’t really

pretty straightforward. Best to just

a good word for us,” Mandy said

soft hum, Travis added after a pause, “But my word

quickly reassured him, “Not at all. The fact that you

supporting her husband’s compliment. Travis appreciated the flattery but humbly shook his

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