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“After you, Mr. Reading.”
Elisa welcomed Andrew into the hotel. He nodded politely and followed her inside. They quickly arrived at the private room where Elisa opened the door and gestured for Andrew to enter.
Upon entering, Andrew relaxed when he saw that Mrs. Stone and Remy were already present.
“Mrs. Stone, Mr. Johnson,” Andrew greeted them.
Remy stood to welcome him, motioning for him to take a seat. Mrs. Stone also greeted Andrew with a warm smile, expressing exceptional friendliness.
Andrew chose to sit beside Remy. Once seated, he grinned at Mrs. Stone and said, “You’re too kind, Mrs. Stone. It was no trouble at all.”
“It may not have been trouble for you, but you saved me. I’m grateful to you. I’ve always been clear about gratitude and grudges. I’ll repay kindness and take revenge on those who wrong me. So, please don’t be too formal with me in the future, Andrew. If you don’t give me a chance to repay you, I won’t be able to eat in peace.”
The Stones and the Yorks could be considered relatives, making their interactions with the Reading family quite normal.
Mrs. Stone regarded Andrew with the warmth of a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law, growing fonder of him with each glance. Unfortunately, her cherished daughter failed to appreciate her efforts.
“I’m here now, Mrs. Stone. I wasn’t being modest; I was genuinely busy,” Andrew defended himself. He couldn’t admit that he had intentionally declined their invitations.
“You still need to eat, no matter how busy you are. After dining here, you should come over to our house next time. I’ll personally prepare some of my signature dishes for you to enjoy,” Mrs. Stone said, turning to Elisa as she spoke to Andrew.
“The soup that Elisa prepares is incredibly delicious. I will ask her to make some for you when the time comes.”
In the past, when Elisa was trying to win over Zachary, she frequently cooked breakfast and lovingly made soup for him. This practice honed her skills in crafting flavorful soups.