Soon, the night of Eric's private restaurant, The Codfather Café, launch had arrived.Even though Eric launched a lot of private restaurants, he did not plan to make a profit from them. He had only invited a few good friends to taste the dishes prepared by the newly hired international chef. That was why he scheduled this dinner for the evening. As long as he was the one launching it, there would be a constant stream of customers even without promoting it. Eric didn't need to worry about making a profit at all.When the time came, many luxury cars were parked outside the private restaurant."Olivia, you smell really good. What perfume are you using?" Jennifer was talking to a charming and well-dressed young woman.The young woman was wearing a short sky-blue cocktail dress. The adorable woman looked around 17 to 18 years old."This one is a Westwood exclusive custom-made fragrance. How could it not smell good?" The young woman's name was Olivia Sockman, and she was Eric's cous
When Olivia and Jennifer walked past Lana, they noticed her nose twitch slightly, and she frowned. She said, "Seems like we'll need to be more cautious doing business in the future."The guests all distanced themselves from Lana after Olivia's persuasion, not wanting to have any association with her. After all, Olivia was Eric's cousin. Lana found a quiet place to sit, relieved she didn't have to engage in meaningless social interactions. She could take this opportunity to rest."Olivia, your fragrance is really mesmerizing.""Of course, Olivia's wearing a Westwood exclusive fragrance today."Jennifer's words instantly attracted all the female guests' attention, causing a small buzz."Hurry and tell us, Olivia. How did you get your hands on Westwood perfume in such a short time?""Yeah, this scent is too nice. I can't wait any longer!"The female guests were all admiring Westwood's craftsmanship and were followers of Westwood. However, Westwood was too mysterious and difficult
Lana sneered with her head down. "You're the one who doesn't know how to appreciate food. If you don't believe me, go ahead and ask the others. See what they have to say.""This young lady makes a good point. The hawthorn sauce is too sweet, especially when paired with the already fatty foie gras. It might taste pleasant at first, but it becomes cloying after a while. Just look, hardly any of us are reaching for a second piece."Yves was the one who spoke, a renowned international chef in his younger years. After retiring, he had been involved in various culinary-related activities. He was also one of the judges on the recent popular TV show "Chef King Championship", so he was invited as an honored guest alongside Eric tonight.Tonight, he was the only one qualified to comment on the chef's culinary skills.After Yve's words, the others nodded in agreement. It was indeed true that the hawthorn sauce outside the foie gras was overly sweet, and eating too much of it became unpleasa
Upon discovering Lana's vegan diet, Eric was struck with guilt. "Lana, why didn't you tell me earlier that you're a vegan? I could've had the chef prepare special dishes just for you," he exclaimed.Lana, however, was unfazed. It wasn't due to religious beliefs that she avoided meat. She simply couldn't stomach it."It's okay. I can eat the vegan side dishes. They are delicious, by the way," she replied with a smile.Sensing Lana's skepticism, Eric chose to respect her feelings and decided to back off. Nevertheless, he subtly signaled the staff to prepare additional vegan side dishes in the kitchen.Having savored the chickpea and quinoa salad, with Lana consuming almost every bite, she politely excused herself, stating that she needed to use the restroom.Initially, Eric had planned for a wait staff to accompany Lana, but she declined the offer.Preferring the freedom to explore on her terms, Lana disliked the feeling of being controlled.In a matter of moments, Lana returned t
Olivia had intended to challenge Lana, but she was taken aback when Lana proposed a bet."What? Backing down now?" Lana's demeanor turned aggressive, her beautiful face etched with disdain. "Apologize to Chef Alan for your ignorance right now."Olivia, the only daughter of the Sockman family, had been sheltered by her parents and older brothers since childhood. When had she ever faced such humiliation?"Why should I apologize?" Olivia continued to argue defiantly. "I haven't done anything wrong!""Yes, you have!" Lana fired back. "Mr. Wheeler established these private dining restaurants to share exquisite cuisine. "You've attended many special banquets like tonight's, yet you couldn't even identify the ingredients. Tell me, haven't you done something wrong?"Lana's argument was compelling, leaving Olivia speechless.However, what crushed Olivia was Eric's statement."If you can't distinguish between paprika and herbs, Olivia, you should apologize to Chef Alan," Eric said."Er
"Stop!" Olivia screamed, rushing over. "Are you out of your mind? Do you know how expensive this is?"Absorbed in her disappointment over her ruined perfume, Olivia failed to grasp the meaning of Lana's words. Oblivious, she continued to spray the fragrance Lana had tampered with.Something peculiar occurred: the perfume that had once exuded a captivating aroma now had no scent at all, regardless of how much Olivia sprayed.Even the fragrance she had initially sprayed on herself vanished due to the added white liquid in the perfume.Olivia muttered, "How could this happen?" As she continued to spray the perfume, beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.Despite her efforts, the exclusive custom-made fragrance by Westwood remained elusive, its scent no longer detectable no matter how much she sprayed."Ugh…" Olivia grew frantic and suddenly rushed toward Lana, shouting, "You lunatic! How dare you mess with my things! Watch me ruin your face."As Olivia's hand was about to touch
Lana bluntly refused, "Sorry, I don't want your money."Jennifer sneered, "You're actually taking it seriously?"Jennifer was convinced that Lana was actually an idiot. "You're overthinking it. First of all, you should at least have a luxurious penthouse like the one shown in the video.Lana thought it was not worth wasting her time talking to someone not on her level.Neither Eric nor Lana spoke to Jennifer, so she could only quietly gaze at the passing scenery beyond the window.As Jennifer looked at the scenery outside, she felt something was amiss. Eric was driving straight to the city center. However, they all lived in the mountainous villa area. He should be driving on the road heading toward the mountain instead."Eric, are you going the wrong way?"Eric responded curtly, "No."Jennifer, who felt more anxious, asked, "But isn't this way to the city center? If we take the wrong way, it'll take us a long time to reach home."Lana interjected, "I'm sorry, but I don't thi
The next morning, the Clark residence was adorned with decorations. Zeke even invited a band, which led to countless people speculating if there was a joyous occasion worth celebrating for the Clarks.Relatives and friends of the Clarks arrived early in the morning, and the house was lively, as if it was a flea market. It was an unprecedented scene.Carol changed into a new Luxeora dress from the latest season. Her long, wavy hair was loosely tied and adorned with a crystal hairpin. She looked like royalty as she was escorted downstairs by Sarah and Zeke."Carol is getting prettier by the day. She even found a good husband like Mr. Liam. Sarah and Zeke, you're truly blessed." "We've watched Carol grow up, and she has always been a smart cookie. With such good parenting, she'll certainly be able to live a good life in the future."Zeke and Sarah were overwhelmed with compliments by many well-wishers. The Clark family hadn't been so lively in a long time. It was evident that Carol