Chapter 54

SARAH

I stood there, still trying to process what Marco had just said. “You bought the café?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

Marco grinned, clearly enjoying my shock. “Yep, gave the manager an offer he couldn’t refuse,” he said, pulling out a chair and gesturing for me to sit. “Come on, take a seat.”

I hesitated for a moment but then slowly sank into the chair, my mind racing. “An offer he couldn’t refuse? Marco, what did you do?”

He leaned in, his eyes sparkling with mischief. “I told him I’d buy the place for double its worth on the condition that we get immediate service and I can change whatever I want.”

I blinked, trying to wrap my head around it. “Double its worth? That’s insane.”

Marco shrugged nonchalantly. “Sometimes you have to make bold moves. Besides, it’s not just about the money. It’s about respect and making sure we’re treated right.”

Before I could respond, John, the waiter, stepped forward, a look of determination on his face. “I’ve tried to be nice, but si