Chapter 130

While Ethan was still lost in thought, Claire had already reached out to Mr. Sanders with a gentle smile. "Hi, I'm Claire, Ethan's girlfriend." "Nice to meet you," Mr. Sanders replied, giving her a quick once-over. She was elegant, soft-spoken, and stunning—looks-wise, she and Ethan were a good match. But would they last? That was anyone's guess. Ethan brought Mr. Sanders to the hotel restaurant. He'd always been quite picky with food and trusted the chefs here, so he figured it was the perfect spot to show off. "Mind if I help with the ordering, Sanders?" Ethan asked. "Be my guest," Mr. Sanders said cheerfully. It was Ethan's place after all—he knew best what was worth trying. There was none of that guest-host formal stuff between them; Ethan just took the lead. With each dish that landed on the table, Mr. Sanders studied it curiously. The lunch he'd just had with Emma popped into his mind—it had been just as refined. His appreciation was evident. Ethan noticed Mr. Sanders lost in tho