Chapter 155

It was like a small episode that Vanessa had already tossed to the back of her mind. Her Regal Remedy was officially open and booming-business was so good, money seemed to be rolling in nonstop. Vanessa wasn't the only one grinning from ear to ear-Gemma couldn't hide her smile either. She was even humming a tune while cooking. On opening day, Leander-who rarely played host-showed up with a whole crew of friends to support her. They ordered practically the entire menu. All of them were well-off folks, and after trying the food, they couldn't stop singing its praises. Some even started making reservations on the spot, saying they'd bring their families next time. Things were going so well that by day three, reservations were fully booked for the next month. Vanessa and her brother Xander were both still on break before school started, and they'd each picked up some part-time gigs. But once the restaurant opened, they both quit everything to focus on helping out full time. The kitchen had