HBWnovel Chapter 197 Cheaper 197
Chapter 197 Cheaper 197
The young woman's face went pale as Jeremy's words sank in.
"But... but you asked me to," she stammered, her voice trembling. She glanced nervously at Ethan, as though hoping for some kind of backup.
Jeremy leaned back in his chair, swirling the glass of wine in his hand with casual indifference. "Sure,"
he said with a smirk face.
"but do you think your manager would believe that? Let's face it—it's pretty unprofessional of you to sit down and eat with customers, isn't it?"@@@@
Upon hearing what Jeremy just said.
The girl's hands tightened into fists at her sides, her fear evident. She looked like she wanted to say something but thought better of it. Her gaze darted around the room as if searching for an escape or a way out of the mess.
Jeremy pulled out his phone, his movements slow and deliberate. "Relax,"
he said, holding it out toward her. "Save your number. We'll settle this in another way."
However The girl hesitated, her expression a mix of confusion. However Jeremy's easy grin didn't falter, his eyes fixed on her as though he found the whole situation amusing. Ethan sat silently, watching the scene with a faint frown, his thoughts unreadable.
The girl hesitated, trembling as she reached for Jeremy's phone, clearly torn between compliance and fear. Just as her hand hovered over it, Ethan's voice broke through the tense silence.
"The bill's on me," Ethan said firmly, his gaze steady as he looked at Jeremy.
Upon hearing what Ethan just said.
Jeremy leaned back in his chair, his surprise evident for a moment before it gave way to a flash of irritation.
"You?" he said, a sharp edge to his tone.
"I didn't think you'd start throwing around whatever cards Lady Madison gave you. If you're going to take responsibility, at least do it with your own money."
However Ethan's expression didn't waver.
"Of course," he replied coolly.
"I can handle it."
He didn't flinch, didn't even glance at the extravagant additions to the table. Instead, he continued his meal as if nothing had changed, methodically cutting his food and sipping his drink with the same composure.
Jeremy smirked, convinced that Ethan's silence was masking frustration. He's angry, Jeremy thought, confident in his assumption.
'There's no way he'll be able to cover this. He'll fold soon enough.'
To press his advantage, Jeremy waved over the waiter and casually ordered a few more bottles of the finest wine. Each order felt like a victory, the table gradually filling with bottles and dishes until there was hardly any space left.
Finally, the moment of reckoning arrived.
The waiter, now visibly nervous, approached with the bill in shaking hands. She glanced at the table before hesitantly speaking.
"The total... is ten million dollars."
Immediately a hush fell over the room as Jeremy's smirk widened. His eyes flicked to Ethan, eager to see his reaction.
'Let's see how you handle this,' Jeremy thought, leaning forward slightly, ready to enjoy the inevitable.
Jeremy leaned back in his chair, laughing heartily.
"This is the first time." he said, wiping a tear of amusement from his eye. "I've never eaten a meal this expensive before. All thanks to my big brother Ethan!"
His laughter subsided as he leaned forward, smirking.
"But there's no need for you to embarrass yourself, Ethan. Don't bother with the words—I know you can't pay. I'll cover it myself."
At that moment Jeremy reached into his pocket, ready to pull out his card, when Ethan's calm voice stopped him in his tracks.
"No need," Ethan said, sliding his normal card across the table to the lady.
His tone was steady, devoid of any tension or doubt.
"I'll pay the bill."
Immediately the room fell silent as Jeremy froze, his hand still in his pocket. His eyes darted between Ethan and the card on the table, disbelief flickering in his expression.
The lady hesitated for a moment before picking up the card, her hands trembling slightly as she moved to process the payment.