Chapter 915

Wayne immediately stood up to greet him, being on his best attitude to get on Howard's good side. "Mr. Howard, you're finally here. Please, have a seat." Howard furrowed his brow. He was blunt and unapologetic as he confronted Wayne, "Are you implying I'm late?" "Oh, no, not at all! Your presence alone has already brought glory to my restaurant. I'm absolutely thrilled and could never be displeased by your arrival." Wayne lightly tapped his own mouth, trying to smooth things over with a sheepish grin. "I misspoke, Mr. Howard. Please forgive me." Howard eyed him, somewhat begrudgingly satisfied with Wayne's demeanor. Wayne was not naive. He quickly sensed Howard's hostility toward him. Starting off by confronting him upon arrival was clearly a display of power, a deliberate attempt to test him. Nevertheless, Wayne plastered on a smile, graciously ushering Howard to his seat and pouring him a drink. "Mr. Howard, allow me to offer you a toast as a gesture of my apolo