Chapter86
Gia was on the verge of tears.
Mariela gently patted Gia’s hand and soothingly said, “Don’t worry, I’ll cover this meal, you don’t need to split the bill.”
“Really Gia blushed. Thank you, Ms. Logan.”
With the ordering done, their private room of ten people had a total of over five thousand dollars in food and more than three thousand in
drinks
Mariela glanced at the receipt and slightly curled her lips.
This was not ordering based
However,
average spending they were deliberately picking the
expensive
irema
with Deandre having reactivated her bank card, this amount was negligible to her
She viewed it as a necessary expenditure for maintaining positive social relations
Halfway through the meal, Mariela got up to go to the restroom.
Macy started again in a joking but sarcastic tone, “Ms. Logan, where are you going? Are you skipping out because you can’t afford it?” Mariela remained expressionless and replied calmly, I’m just going to the restroom. What’s the problem? Do you want to come along”
“No, no. I’m just joking. Don’t make such a big deal out of it, Macy said casually.
Mariela ignored her and opened the private room door to leave. On her way to the restroom, passing the elevator, Mariela turned and met a pair of familiar eyes
Lennon exclaimed Marie? What are you doing here?”
Beside him stood several well–dressed elite men
Mariela’s private room was on the first floor, and Lennon seemed to have just finished his meal and come downstairs.
As he spoke, Lennon took a few steps forward.
coincidence. .
I’m
colleagues my
to dinner
here
today.”
Mariela smiled, “Lenny, what
treating
Lennon knew that Mariela had staned working at Vanguard Law Associates He nodded slightly, his expression softening, and asked her, “How are you finding your first day at work?
“Um, it’s all good.”
Mariela didn’t mention how Macy and a few colleagues had deliberately ordered those expensive items to make her foot the bill.
Lennon asked again, “Is the party about to end? I can give you a ride home.”
Mariela shook her head. “It’s still early. You can go ahead.”
“Alright.” Lennon thought of something and added, “it’s quite far from your home. Have you contacted your family’s driver to pick you up?”
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