#CHAPTER 72: The Grand Opening

MILA I had exactly seven days between returning to Fresonia and my restaurant to make sure everything was perfect. I was eternally grateful to Felic for monitoring the installation of the new furniture from Carnea while I was away, so now all I had to worry about was putting the finishing touches on the menu. I spent my days in the kitchens, tweaking each recipe until I felt it was perfect. Thankfully, Isla was able to pull a few strings to get me some excellent staff–a sous chef named Carla who was around my age, and two waiters, Sami and Eliza. I didn’t need a huge staff since the restaurant itself wasn’t very big, but I was relieved to see that everyone seemed kind, friendly, and ready to work. Felix and I were living in the city apartment for the time being, and there were several royal guards–both obvious and undercover–who had been assigned to our care. There was always someone at the back and front door of my restaurant, keeping an eye on things, and guards