Chapter 828

James had already begun addressing the issues involving that worker. Hailey was feeling down, and Miranda, distressed over her daughter's mood, decided to take her out for dinner. Both mother and daughter arrived at a private restaurant. Miranda pinched Hailey's cheek gently and said, "Hailey, come on, smile. Girls who smile have better luck. You can't go around looking gloomy like this." Hailey didn't want her parents to worry, so she forced a smile. "Got it, Mom." "That's better. Come on, let's eat." Just then, someone walked over. "Hailey." Hailey looked up—it was Lester Larden, son of the Larden family. Their families had always been quite close. Lester was the refined and gentlemanly type. He greeted them warmly, "Hailey, Mrs. Lambert, what a coincidence! You're both eating here, too?" Miranda nodded. "Yes. Lester, are you here with your parents?" Lester pointed forward. "Mrs. Lambert, I came with my mom. She's just ahead." Miranda said, "Hailey, you stay and chat with L