CHAPTER 224: MEMBERSHIP

Lauretta took a deep breath, relieved to see the troublemakers had left. She glanced around and spotted the restaurant manager entering; he must have hurried over upon hearing about the fight. He entered, clearly irritated that someone had caused a disturbance in the restaurant, poised to throw the troublemaker out, unaware that the situation had already been resolved. As the manager scanned the room for any remaining issues, he noticed Lauretta waving him over. With a look of surprise, he quickly made his way to her, almost lowering his head in deference. Onlookers were shocked and curious about the relationship between Lauretta and the manager, as his respectful demeanor suggested there was more to her than met the eye. "Madam, I wasn't aware you were here, or I would have personally welcomed you," the manager said, astonishing the crowd with his unexpected politeness. His behavior confirmed their suspicions that the woman before them held great importance. "I just came for a meal