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By contrast, there was nothing at all in front of Leo, because he had not ordered anything. Even Difan had a serving in front of him, but Leo had not ordered a single dish.

No one knew why Leo was not eating at all, but everyone naturally refrained from asking. They did not want to interfere with Leo's decisions, whatever they might be.

Because in the end, the facts always proved that Leo was right.

The same was true now. Leo simply watched from the side as the others stared at the food in front of them in amazement, their eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation. This feeling made Leo even more delighted.

As for Difan, he said nothing more. Once this meal ended, the matter between him and Leo would only just be beginning.

Pietro drove a fork into the belly of the Sea Fish. The moment its tender skin touched the steel fork, it instantly split open, revealing the snow-white flesh within.

Another faint, fresh fragrance of fish drifted from its belly. Though light, it did not disperse in the slightest, spreading outward and instantly taking over the entire dining table.

Difan also saw this scene and burst out laughing. "That's right, the Sea Fish's aroma is truly wonderful. I didn't think this through properly—I let the Sea Fish come out too early."

"After all, none of the guests who were previously allowed to dine here numbered more than one. This is the first time so many people have been able to eat at this table."

Difan smiled at everyone as he spoke. Then, with a gentle wave of his hand, the fresh aroma still drifting through the air gradually vanished.

That faint fragrance, almost visible to the naked eye, now only lingered over the section of the