Chapter 552:
His tone was deferential as he presented the menu. “Mr. Garrett, here’s today’s selection. What may I get for you?”
Kason passed the menu to Elena. “What are you in the mood for?”
She chose several of the restaurant’s signature dishes.
The room they were seated in was tastefully decorated, and opening the window revealed a breathtaking view of the lake below.
“There’s a certain charm to this place,” Elena mused, clearly appreciating it.
Kason leaned back, a hint of pride in his voice. “A friend of mine owns it. It’s mostly just for friends, and the menu changes daily depending on what’s fresh and flown in.”
Elena nodded. No wonder there was no waiting. The idea of spending a fortune to build a lake-centered restaurant that wasn’t open to the general public was extravagant, to say the least. Judging by everything, Kason’s friend had serious wealth.
The table was set with an array of dishes, each more tantalizing and flavorful than the last.
Elena, whose palate was seasoned by the world’s most acclaimed chefs, was unexpectedly charmed by the exquisite food offered here. She indulged in the meal with great pleasure.
Kason dined in a subdued manner, his stoic face giving away nothing of his dining preferences. Likely a ritual forged from his military days, he consumed his meal with methodical speed.
In the private room, a tea set was neatly arranged, and Kason took it upon himself to prepare a cup of tea.
As Elena placed her fork down upon her empty plate, he served her a cup of freshly steeped tea.
The room’s atmosphere shifted when the door creaked open and a sophisticated, alluring woman stepped inside. She greeted them with a radiant smile, her tone a playful reproach. “Kason, why keep such a visit secret? Had our manager not mentioned it, I’d have remained in the dark. Oh, is this your girlfriend? Well, this is a rare sight—seeing you out with a lady!”
She turned toward Elena, offering a warm, inviting handshake. “Greetings, lovely lady. I am Megan Green, a dear friend of Kason’s and the owner here. Megan is what you can call me.”
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Elena accepted her hand, responding with equal warmth, “Pleased to meet you, I’m Elena Harper.”
As Megan’s eyes danced over Elena’s features, a spark of admiration lit up her expression. She teased, “It’s clear why Kason is so enchanted. Your beauty is captivating. Were I competing in his stead, I’d certainly vie for your heart.”
Kason sat back, the steam from his tea curling up as he gently blew on it, maintaining his silence without any inclination to clear the misunderstanding.
Elena spoke up to set the record straight. “Megan, I’m not Mr. Garrett’s girlfriend.”
Megan arched an eyebrow, her tone playful yet challenging. “Kason, it looks like you need to up your game.”
Kason shot her a pointed look and began guiding her toward the door. “Don’t you have somewhere else to be?”
Catching his drift, Megan conceded with a grin. “Indeed, I do have things to attend to. I’ll leave you two be.”
Megan, lively and spirited, was the significant other of one of Kason’s close friends and the owner of the restaurant they were in.
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