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Harold snarled in disdain, “Huh! I don’t think you can even walk through the door!”
Loreen who witnessed the whole scene couldn’t bear to see Joe being targeted. She was aware of Joe’s status in the Wilson family, he was financially and emotionally discriminated against in the family due to his status. It was quite unrealistic for him to book a suite at the top restaurant in town for her sake. She figured that Joe had deliberately told the lie because he wanted to defend his dignity and she didn’t want him to be too embarrassed so she quickly said, “Hey, let’s just stop the argument, shall we? Since both of you have made the reservation at the same place, why don’t we go there together?”
Harold glared at Joe and huffed, “Alright, for Loreen’s sake, I’ll let you have a free meal today and let you see what a high-end restaurant looks like!”
Joe simply smirked and ignored his sarcastic remark. The infamous Don Albert would kneel down when he saw him, what kind of amazing effect would his restaurant give him anyway? It’s a pity that the snobbish Harold was blinded by his cockiness!
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Heaven Springs was a quaint and classic European-style restaurant. The interior decoration and design were full of exquisite classical charm and exclusively expensive, and even the signboard at the door was made of high-quality yellow rosewood.
Joe couldn’t help but gape in marvel as he looked at the decorations in the restaurant. He didn’t expect to see such luxurious settings and ambiance in Albert’s restaurant and he contemplated bringing Claire to try it out one day.
Loreen looked around and exclaimed, “I’ve heard about Heaven Springs back in Eastcliff, and sure enough, it lives up to its reputation.”
Harold said with a smile, “Loreen, I have to bring you to the best place for your visit here, of course.” Then, he glanced at Joe mockingly. “Unlike someone here. If not for your sake, he’d probably never have the chance to visit such an upscale restaurant in his entire lifetime.”
Wendy asked with a coy smile, “Joe, didn’t you also make a reservation here? Which suite? Bring us to check it out!”
Joe said flatly, “I didn’t think about which suite to reserve, to be frank. I just sent a text message to their boss and asked him to arrange it for me. I’ll check the message now, give me a minute.”
Harold sneered disdainfully, “Shut your mouth! Do you know who the boss here is? It’s the famous Don Albert Rhodes! How dare you talk such bullshit here? Careful, if he hears you, he will squeeze you to death with his fingertips.”
Joe ignored their heinous remarks and proceeded to check his message on the phone. “He said he reserved the Diamond Suite for me.”
Harold laughed instantly. “Hahaha… Diamond Suite? Joe, don’t make me laugh, will you? Do you know who can enter the Diamond Suite? No more than ten people in the whole Aurous Hill! You’re nothing but a fart!”
Loreen stayed silent in the midst of the commotion, although a thought was slowly brewing in her mind. She didn’t expect that Joe would be such a sore loser, who did he think he really is to be offered the privilege of dining in the Diamond Suite? She used to think that the man had no money, no power, and was a little hopeless, but she never knew that he was such a vain person. She’s utterly disappointed in him!
Joe simply smiled at their senile attacks. In his eyes, these people were nothing but snobbish fools and he didn’t have to lower himself to their level.
Gerald started too. “Joe, even my dad is not qualified to dine in the Diamond Suite. You’re so full of shit!”
Wendy added after him, “Gerald, that kind of loser is not even qualified to eat leftovers from the Diamond Suite, let alone dine there!”
Joe glanced at Gerald and managed a cold sneer. ‘You stupid dog, Don Albert had just beat the crap out of your cousin yesterday, who gave you the courage to dine in his restaurant today?” With that flowing in his mind, he asked, “Gerald, I heard that something happened to your cousin brother yesterday, is it true?”
Gerald frowned curiously. “How do you know about it?” He then continued without waiting for Joe’s answer. “He was assaulted yesterday and is still in a coma. We’re investigating who the assailants are and will skin them alive for revenge! Do you have any idea?”
Joe shook his head and played dumb. “I don’t know what happened, I just heard that something had happened to him, that’s all.”
“Huh!” Gerald huffed in dismay, “Don’t you dare ridicule the White family behind our back! If I hear about it again, I’ll kill you!”
Joe ignored him completely. Sure enough, one big foolish family! It hadn’t come to their attention that Albert was the one who had caused his cousin’s injury? It was getting interesting.
At this moment, a man in a black suit marched towards them and stood in front of Joe. Looking at the familiar face, Joe realized that he was one of Albert’s bodyguards. The man recognized Joe instantly. He wore an eager and polite smile on his face and almost bowed before him when Joe hurriedly shook his head at him. The man froze for a while. Thinking that Mr.
Smith liked to keep his identity low profile, he said directly, “Hi, your suite is ready, please follow me.”
Harold was stunned. He hadn’t even mentioned his arrival to the ringmaster yet and someone had come to greet him in person.
Since when did the Golden Suite diners of the Heaven Springs get such an attentive and personalized service? Frankly, it was pretty awesome! Gerald gaped in astonishment. “Harold, you’re quite incredible. He seems to be a guy working directly under Don Albert, and it looks like the Don appreciates you very much. Do you know him personally? I haven’t heard you talk about it, you low-key man!”
Harold laughed delightedly and said with a smug face, “There’s no need to show off my friendship with him, it’s better to keep a low profile! Hahahaha!”
Loreen was taken aback in astonishment and bewilderment. She didn’t expect Harold to be so well connected in Aurous Hill. He was so much more reliable as compared to Joe. She contemplated that it would be more convenient for her to get close to Harold for her daily routine. The man in a black suit escorted the group respectful to the door of the Diamond Suite. He took out a bill, handed it to Joe directly, and said softly, “Sir, please sign here.”
The Diamond Suite was specially reserved for Joe and his signature was needed for confirmation. Joe smiled and took the pen and paper, but before he could sign his name, Harold’s loud shriek echoed. Damn it! Put the pen down!”