Inside a lavish-looking Western Restaurant in the Evil Heaven Pavilion's Central District.
Although it was peak dining time, the restaurant was strangely nowhere near full, making one wonder whether business here was a little too slow.
Anyone who looked closely would notice that there was actually a table of diners in one corner. Clearly, someone had booked the entire restaurant.
The lid lifted, releasing billows of hot white steam, and a delicious aroma soon filled the air.
Sizzling and crackling filled the air as the steak's surface took on an enticing golden color, whetting the appetite and making mouths water!
The knife and fork slid easily into the meat, sending juices spilling out. The steak was tender and succulent.
A small piece slipped into his mouth, its flavor quickly spreading across his taste buds, filling him with happiness and satisfaction and lifting his mood.
Mo Xie mentally gave the chef a thumbs-up, then put his knife and fork to work again and dug in.
The phone beside him kept chiming. He set down his cutlery and wiped his mouth with a wet tissue before opening the messages.
[Brother Mo Xie, I'm back at the Nanrong Family estate now. You don't need to worry about my safety.]
[Brother Mo Xie, thank you for talking me through things. I feel much better now. I'll have a proper talk with my family.]
[Brother Mo Xie, when will you be free? I'd like to treat you to a meal as thanks.]
[Brother Mo Xie...]
Reading the stream of messages, Mo Xie sighed helplessly, his mind involuntarily returning to what had happened in the Reception Room.
He had just been about to firmly and righteously turn down Nan Rongni's invitation for a more intimate exchange when Jiang Ya happened to interrupt them with a knock