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Chapter 590

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Zara had reserved a private room at the restaurant.

James had barely sat down when the waiter started bringing out the food.

Even though he had spoken highly of Zara's skills when he talked to Yosef yesterday, the company was still taken over by her. James felt he had to be a bit critical of her.

James was a bit miffed when Zara ordered for him without asking what he wanted. He was ready to tell her off for being rude.

However, when he saw the dishes the waiter brought out, they were all his favorites. They were exactly what he would order himself at that restaurant.

Clearly, Zara had done her homework on his tastes and had everything set up just right. James found himself speechless.

The waiter, in a neat shirt and vest, poured white wine into James' glass with a flourish. Zara gave a friendly gesture and a soft smile, looking way friendlier than she did at the church or the graveyard.

"I heard you like to have a half glass of white wine before eating, Mr. James. I hope the wi
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