Chapter 1696: Dinner One

Chapter 1696: Dinner One

Anderson glanced at Kiki and said, "I'm not hungry. Eat by yourself."

Kiki's face drooped, and she rubbed her stomach, looking disappointed.

Joyce glanced at Luther, realizing that she couldn't refuse when

Reuben suggested having dinner. After all, everyone deserved a

celebration after surviving the ordeal.

Luther narrowed his eyes slightly. "Alright, there's a top-grade wagyu

barbecue place nearby. It's only a five-minute walk. Let's go together."

Kiki jumped up happily. “That's great! I want to eat grilled meat. Is that

okay? I'm so hungry."

She walked up and hooked her arm with Anderson's.

Anderson couldn't break free and looked at Joyce, saying, "Mommy..."

Joyce smiled. "Anderson, let's go eat together. Just bear with her a

little. Kiki had a fright today."

Kiki nodded repeatedly. "I was so scared.”

Anderson rolled his eyes, feeling helpless, and didn't say anything

more.

Reuben bowed respectfully and thanked Luther. "Mr. Warner, please

lead the way."

The group arrived at a high-end Japanese barbecue restaurant not far

from the police station.

Luther requested the largest private room by the window. Inside, the

room was exquisitely decorated in a Japanese style, with clean blue

tatami mats and unique decorations in every corner.

The private room was independent with transparent floor-to-ceiling

windows on all sides. Outside the windows, lights illuminated a small

Japanese garden with white pebbles, green plants, and stone

decorations, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

Sitting in the private room felt like being in a Japanese garden.

Reuben made a phone call to Torrance on the way and briefly

explained the situation. Then he called Grizela and told her to come

immediately.

Upon arriving, everyone took their seats in the private room.

Darrin didn't want to join them. He stood dutifully by the door. He had

made a mistake earlier and couldn't afford to make any more.

Joyce finished ordering the food and walked over to Darrin. "Aren't you

going to join us for dinner? It won't be dangerous. The private room is

separate, and if anything happens, everyone will be able to see it."

Darrin stood at attention. "It's my duty. I can't slack off."

Joyce felt helpless, letting a Colonel and a participant in the warlord

selection guard the door as a bodyguard. She couldn't help but feel

guilty.

But Darrin insisted on protecting her.

She shook her head and returned to her seat.

The small dishes started to arrive, filling the table.

Joyce picked up tempura and served it to Anderson and Kiki.

The two children were indeed hungry and ate voraciously.

The grill was set up, and Reuben took the initiative to grill the wagyu for

everyone.

Joyce sat across from Luther.

Luther watched Reuben skillfully flip the meat on the grill and suddenly

asked, "Are you from Rohomes?"

Joyce was taken aback. She hadn't told Luther about Reuben in detail,

and her introduction on the way here was brief.

Reuben hesitated for a moment and replied, "Yes."

Luther's expression changed slightly. “The way you're grilling the meat

seems very familiar. And..."

He didn't continue, but Reuben’s movements exuded an elegance that

revealed his noble lineage. In Rohomes, Reuben must be a person of

power.

This inherent elegance, cultivated from childhood, indicated a noble or

even royal background.

Thinking of this, Luther narrowed his eyes and fell into contemplation.