Chapter 293

"I already prepared a welcome gift for Debbie when you first mentioned she was coming back. Just don't forget to take it with you." Alice had no objections. Although the Fields family had some beef with their own mom back in the day, it was mostly between Hannah and Old Mrs. Hughes—never really involved them directly. Especially in business, the nephews had always treated Edward pretty well as their uncle. The Rusty Spoon had been doing worse than before in recent years, sure—some branches even shut down—but after Edward had a chat with one of the Fields boys a couple years back, they pivoted to more of a boutique-style restaurant, focusing on promoting traditional cuisine. The number of restaurants dropped, but business actually picked up. Fewer shops meant more packed tables, which helped cut down a lot of unnecessary costs. Plus, the promo help from MRC Group really boosted their visibility. Business overall? Still solid. What he worried about now was more personal—he wasn't getting