Chapter 822
Arielle Moore and Vinson Nightshire
Aaron frowned. âDonât judge a dish by its appearance!â
But you didnât seem to like the dish when it was first served, his assistant mused silently.
Of course, he dared not say it out loud.
Aaron gave him a fork. âTry it. Youâll find out why I want to buy the restaurant.â
His assistant was surprised. In Turlen, the strict social hierarchy meant that a servant would never get to share his or her masterâs food.
He accepted the fork earnestly and picked a slice of meat from the side of the bowl before placing it into his mouth carefully.
Even though Aaron had praised the food, the assistant still couldnât bring himself to believe that the bowl of stew was delicious. Mr. Aaron mustâve been starving. Anything would be delicious to him!
Without warning, the meat melted inside his mouth.
It was tender and fresh. Though the taste was slightly spicy, it was still acceptable.
âHow was it?â Aaron lifted his chin and inquired, as though he had prepared the dish himself.
It took the assistant a while to regain his composure. He stuttered, âI-It cannot be described in words.â
Rising to his feet, he declared, âI shall get the owner right away!â
âOff you go, then!â Aaron waved him away. When the second dish was served, he continued gulping down the food. His antics soon attracted the other dinersâ attention.
âMaureenâs Kitchen did a good job. Look, a foreignerâs here!â
âThat foreigner looks like he had starved for ages. Ha!â
âStop laughing. You were the same earlier! Now that youâre full, youâre laughing at him?â
The diners chatted happily around Aaron. This was the first time he had experienced such a lively meal, for back in his country, everyone ate in silence. It suddenly occurred to Aaron that it would be nice to chat with friends over a meal.
He was engrossed in his thoughts when his phone suddenly rang.
Only less than five people had his phone number.
His face darkened as he pulled out his phone. The caller ID made his displeasure heighten.
After taking a breath, he spoke in Turlenese. âHello, Grandma.â
âI heard youâre in Chanaea?â An elderly but terrifying voice rang out.
âYes,â Aaron answered. âFather gave me a mission to complete.â
âI donât care what he wants you to do. For now, you need to complete the mission I entrust you,â the voice demanded tartly.
Aaron had no choice but to say, âYes, of course. What is it about?â
âHead to No. 111 on Sunflower Street. There will be a woman waiting for you there. Arrange for her to leave Chanaea at once. Sheâs wanted there, so I need you to give her a disguise and a fake identity,â
she ordered.
âUnderstood.â
His grandmother urged, âGet going now! Time is of the essence, so I need her to leave Chanaea by tonight.â
âGot it. Iâm on it right now.â
After the call ended, Aaron stood up. He gazed at the third dish that was just served and looked away in frustration Grandmaâs so annoying. She and Father arenât on good terms, but I have to carry out both missions.
Ugh!
Right then, his assistant rushed over to him, âMr. Aaron, they refused to sell the restaurant and gave us the ownerâs contact number instead.â