The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1162

"Looks like the gentleman brought his boyfriend again," the waiter remarked with a playful tone.

The word 'boyfriend' made Arnold's heart swell with pride, and he couldn't help but smile warmly at the waiter. Seeing Arnold in a good mood, Bobby couldn't help but share the joy, "Yeah, he's really taken a liking to your place."

"Thank you for your patronage. To make up for yesterday's oversight, we've reserved a private dining room for you ahead of time. Would you like to go there now? We've introduced a new menu and would love for you to be the first to try and give us your feedback. Are you in the mood for it today?" the waiter offered enthusiastically.

Unable to resist the kind gesture, Arnold accepted the offer.

As they made their way to their private dining room, another door opened nearby. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your reserved dining room. The menu's on the table, and we'll come to take your order in five minutes. If you need anything, just press the call button on your table," the waiter briefly explained to Soren and then tactfully exited the room.

Bobby, after instructing the waiter about their dietary preferences, raised an eyebrow at the closed door. "Two days in a row, what are the odds?"

The restaurant was known for its privacy-centric service for couples, something Soren particularly appreciated, which is why he chose it again.

Anna was surprised by the novel service concept. "Is it always like this here?"

"Yes, their approach has garnered lots of positive reviews. It's especially considerate for more introverted guests," Soren explained, handing Anna the menu. "Why don't you take a look and see if there's anything else you'd like to add?" Anna noticed that Soren had already selected all her favorites. She was touched by his attentiveness but puzzled about when he had learned about her preferences.

Noticing Anna's stunned expression, Soren was confused. "Is there something on the menu you don't like?"

Shaking her head, Anna asked, "When did you find out I liked these things?"

staff when we arrived. Turns out, our tastes are quite

surprised by how quickly Soren had managed to get the inside scoop, but then it dawned on her. Soren, with his straight-laced demeanor, was exactly

it was a couples' restaurant, and Soren didn't seem to have

with the restaurant. In

up some guides," Soren glanced at Anna. "Actually, I saw your brother here

and when I walked in, I realized it was a couples' restaurant. I was about to leave when I saw them, completely engrossed in each other," Soren shared, feeling more awkward than anything else. Anna, instead of laughing, simply

they were served their meal, Arnold happened to pass by their room and peeked inside,

of the dining room, "Long-lasting love,

not to intrude and returned to his own

into outside?" "You're spot-on as always. Saw Soren and

further infuriating Arnold. "All men are the

he just said, Arnold paused, "Except for me! If Anna is my sister, she's yours too. How could you side with that outsider? And it's not like I'm some kind

Arnold took

you because

is between them, and when you're with me, I want your undivided attention," Bobby reasoned, sitting close to Arnold. "Besides, Anna isn't a child. She knows who cares for her and Who doesn't, better

Arnold decided not to

outside, enjoyed their meal in the cozy atmosphere, with

dinner, as the lights dimmed and the table was set with champagne roses instead of the

it was a malfunction, only to turn around

asked, "What