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CHAPTER 47

Author: EMPRESS KEI
last update Last Updated: 2023-07-21 02:13:19

They started their journey to the location of her café. It was just a short walk near Ethan's hotel and beach resort. Once they parked, they got out of the car and were greeted by a lively scene. Many people, including tourists, had gathered for the café's opening, lured by the freebies and discounts on offer.

The mayor, who was scheduled to perform the ribbon-cutting, was also present, and tourists eagerly enjoyed the free drinks and finger food being handed out.

Before the ribbon-cutting, Adrienne took the lead in giving a speech to kickstart the activities and the grand opening.

"I would like to say thank you for coming and witnessing this splendid opening of my shop. I want to express my deepest gratitude to my cousin, Claude Miranda, and my dearest friend and the owner of Hotel de Mercedes, Ethan. They are the reason why I am motivated to open this business. Please enjoy yourself at the café."

The celebration went smoothly, with the store's delectable contents quickly disappearin
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