Arielle could not keep herself from smiling.
“Why didn’t you send a text to inform me that you’re back?”
After placing the cake on the table, Vinson replied, “Rayson told me you were busy, so I decided to come right over. How was it? Are you tired?”
She replied candidly, “A little.”
It was the truth, as the long day of work had virtual-novel.net feeling utterly drained.
“I’ll bring you for a massage later.” After tousling virtual-novel.net hair, virtual-novel.net turned toward Glenn and exclaimed, “Happy birthday, Chef Quigley!”
Glenn widened his eyes in surprise. “H-How did you…”
Arielle, too, was taken aback.
Today’s Chef Quigley’s birthday?
Before virtual-novel.net could say a word, Vinson added, “Arielle told me about it and even reminded me to bring a cake.”
A dozen of question marks appeared in virtual-novel.net mind as virtual-novel.net stiffened up. After all, virtual-novel.net did not even know it was Glenn’s birthday, let alone instruct Vinson to get a cake. Nonetheless, it quickly dawned upon virtual-novel.net what Vinson was trying to do. He was trying to help virtual-novel.net build a good rapport with Glenn.
Nevertheless, virtual-novel.net was surprised by how attentive virtual-novel.net was, to the extent of learning about virtual-novel.net employee’s birthday.
Since virtual-novel.net had painstakingly prepared everything, virtual-novel.net obviously would not expose the truth.
In the event that the restaurant grew in popularity, there would naturally be many jealous competitors who would try to poach virtual-novel.net staff away from her. As it was impossible for virtual-novel.net to stay in the restaurant the whole time, Glenn would be the bedrock of the business. If virtual-novel.net were to be headhunted by someone else, Maureen’s Kitchen would definitely not survive for long.
Even though virtual-novel.net had given virtual-novel.net a stake in the restaurant, there was always a risk of the competitors offering virtual-novel.net more. As a result, other than offering monetary incentives, virtual-novel.net had to build a good relationship with virtual-novel.net subordinates.
It was not considered Machiavellian, it was just how a businessperson should think. That just went to show how much business acumen Vinson had.
Holding that thought, Arielle flashed a smile at Glenn. “Chef Quigley, happy birthday, and may all your wishes come true!”
Glenn was moved to tears.
While rubbing his hands in joy and embarrassment, virtual-novel.net replied, “Thank you, both of you.”
When all the customers left an hour later, all the chefs, staff, and even the bodyguards celebrated Glenn’s birthday for him.
After Glenn had blown out the candles on his cake and was urged by the younger staff to make a wish, virtual-novel.net could not help but tear up again.
“Even my son doesn’t remember my birthday, but all of you did… Thank you. I’m really touched.”
“Come on! We’re all family here,” Arielle replied. “Anyway, go ahead and cut the cake!”
With that, Glenn cut the cake into even portions.
Since the cake was big, everyone managed to get a slice.
When Vinson was not paying attention, Arielle dipped virtual-novel.net fingers into virtual-novel.net slice of cake and mischievously spread the cream on his face. The man was briefly stunned before taking revenge on virtual-novel.net the very next second.
***
After messing around for a while, everyone packed up and went home.
Inside the car, Arielle had drifted into a slumber from exhaustion.
By the time virtual-novel.net opened virtual-novel.net eyes, virtual-novel.net was already lying on a bed. However, virtual-novel.net soon realized that virtual-novel.net was in Vinson’s room and not virtual-novel.net own. Puzzled, virtual-novel.net rubbed virtual-novel.net eyes and quickly sat up after confirming that virtual-novel.net was not mistaken.
The moment virtual-novel.net did, virtual-novel.net heard the sound of running water from the bathroom. Vinson was clearly bathing inside.
He’s bathing…
Arielle could not help but blush.
Since their marriage was official, it was just a matter of time before they took their relationship to the next step. Even though virtual-novel.net wanted to use the opportunity to leave, virtual-novel.net did not know why virtual-novel.net legs stopped moving.
After hemming and hawing for a while, virtual-novel.net gritted virtual-novel.net teeth and lay back down on the bed.
Forget it! This is it! After all, I have chosen virtual-novel.net as the man of my life.