Chapter 469

At noon, Luke and I arrived at the restaurant where the Royal Chef's head chef was located.

The restaurant was not crowded. Following the waiter's lead, we went to the leftmost private room on the second floor.

Luke had called ahead, so as soon as we sat down, the dishes started arriving one after another.

Before coming, I had asked Luke's permission to contact Wendy.

Wendy also had a soft spot for Royal Chef's cuisine. When she learned she could taste the chef's specialties in Johnsonville, she was thrilled.

I sent the restaurant's address to her phone.

"Sweetie, I'm sorry to tell you that I have work to deal with and won't be able to enjoy this feast," Wendy replied.

Wendy switched emotions effortlessly. She said pitifully, "Heaven must be testing me with great responsibility, first by tormenting my spirit and exhausting my body. I'll endure!"

If Wendy had said this before joining the family business, I would have bantered with her. Now, with her fighting alone, I felt both w