“Miss Hunt, I came here today to apologize. I’m truly sorry. I also plan to apologize to others who were frightened by me,” Antonio said.

He had intended to pursue Liberty, but he felt he couldn’t be completely honest after their meeting. Thus, he used the apology as an excuse to involve others, fearing Liberty might become suspicious and reject his apology.

Liberty poured Antonio a glass of warm water and replied, “Mr. Giles, I accept your apology. You can move forward and let go of the pain from the past. I’m genuinely happy for you. Remember, there is no fragrant grass anywhere in the world.”

Antonio smiled and responded, “Yes, there are no fragrant grasses anywhere in the world; they don’t belong to me, and I can’t force them to come.”

Liberty declined the bouquet of flowers he offered, saying, “Mr. Giles, while I accept your apology, I cannot accept these flowers. Please take them back.”

Antonio didn’t insist; he withdrew his hand and set the bouquet on the desk. He looked at Liberty, hesitated for a moment, and said, “Miss Hunt, besides apologizing to you, I have one more favor to ask.”

“Please tell me, Mr. Giles.” Liberty neither accepted nor rejected him but was curious about his request.

“My girlfriend is now with my former boss’s son, which means I’ve lost both her and my job. I’m currently unemployed, and my savings have run out. In two months, I won’t be able to pay my rent. I desperately need a job, but my former boss’s son warned me that if I can’t find work in Wiltspoon, I’ll end up in a dire situation, like a beggar, and will be unable to take revenge on him.

Who would I seek revenge against? I admit, when I first learned about them, I was heartbroken. I thought about taking…”

Revenge against them crossed my mind, but I soon realized the truth: they are wealthy, and I am merely a part-time worker. How can I compete with rich people?

I don’t want to dwell on revenge, but when that person threatened me, they acted decisively. Their actions left me struggling to find a job. The setbacks drove me to drink excessively every day, which frightened many people around me.

Ms. Hunt, I notice that your restaurant business is thriving. I’m wondering if you could offer me a job. I promise to work hard and won’t be lazy. I won’t ask for a high salary.

Antonio considered working in a restaurant like “All You Can Eat,” especially if it was located near the water.

“Miss Hunt, your younger sister is the wife of the wealthiest man in the area. If I work in your restaurant, those people will think twice before bothering me. This might help me establish myself in Wiltspoon.”

Antonio also revealed one reason for his desire to work at the All You Can Eat Restaurant: aside from wanting to be close to Liberty and pursue her, everything else he mentioned was genuine.

Liberty responded apologetically, “Mr. Giles, I’m sorry, but I’ve already invited enough people to the restaurant, and I can’t extend more invitations right now. What kind of work did you do before? I might be able to help you find a position at York Corporation or Stone Group.”

The York Corporation belongs to her brother-in-law’s family, while the Stone Group is part of her aunt’s family. If Antonio proves capable, she is willing to make an exception and create some challenges for her brother-in-law or cousin.

Upon hearing this, Antonio felt embarrassed and replied, “I’m just an average worker with some skills. I have experience in the mold department. I’m a mold…”

“Master, I consider myself a skilled worker, so I hesitate to aspire to join a large organization,” Antonio said, maintaining a level of self-awareness. He understood that someone with his skill set was not a good fit for York Corporation.

Liberty replied, “In that case, I’m afraid I can’t assist you, Mr. Giles.”

After a brief silence, Antonio stood up and said, “Thank you, Miss Hunt, for your efforts.” Without waiting for Liberty’s response, he pulled out his chair and quickly turned to leave, disappearing from her view in an instant.