Tangled By Fate

Chapter 389: MEAL WAS SERVED

“...I must tell her the truth!”

As Veronica marched toward the restaurant, Zinnia grabbed her arm. “Hey, hey, calm down, will you? If you bother them, you will lose the bet.”

“A bet is nothing compared to a woman’s heart. I’d rather lose money than see a woman heartbroken for a worthless man.” Veronica was fuming.

Felix chuckled. “All right, angry bird. We will see how far Darius can go. If he goes too far, we will stop him, I promise.”

“You don’t have to promise. I’ll take things in my hand.: Veronica punched her other palm.

“It’s almost seven. Anyone want to have dinner?” Felix asked, looking at the ladies.

“I’m famished,” Zinnia replied, “And also interested in how things end.”

.....

“Let’s watch a fun show while having dinner. Meal on me,” Felix declared.

“That’s why I love you, Felix.” Zinnia gave him a flying kiss.

“I can’t accept your love, Mam. I’m not into old ladies,” Felix rejected her right then and there.

In less than a second, a flying shuriken came right at his face. He caught it in between his fingers in a flash.

“...” Veronica’s eyes were as round as a flying saucer.

‘If I was at his place, I’d definitely lose my nose today,’ she thought.

They went inside the restaurant. It was a spacious place only for noble members.

Fortunately, the gatekeepers knew Zinnia. They allowed them to enter.

“Do you come here often?” Veronica asked her.

Zinnia replied, “Not particularly. Once a year I guess. When Arthur was still a ferocious wizard, we used to come here often. So they know five of us including Ovior.”

“This is my first time here. I didn’t know you guys had such history here while I was working hard in the desert.”

Felix casually commented. There was a hint of jealousy hidden in his voice.

Realizing that he was just making fun, Veronica assured him, “How about we come here often. If you want to make someone jealous, this is a good opportunity.”

Felix immediately liked the idea.

“Aha! That’s a pleasant idea. Let’s do this and then brag about it in front of Arthur and Ovior.”

“Are you sure you don’t want them to explode?” Zinnia snickered. “They are working day and night. We should be a bit lenient on them.”

“You mean Arthur is lenient when he orders you around?” Veronica inquired.

“....” Zinnia pondered for a second and then said, “...All right, let’s enjoy our fullest and then brag in front of them.”

Veronica burst into laughter.

They chose a table in the opposite direction of where Darius sat down with the gorgeous noble lady.

After ordering their meals, they eavesdropped on Darius and the lady’s conversation.

Darius was saying, “How can I let such a beautiful lady pay for the meal? I have a principle not to let a woman pay the bill when I’m with her.”

The lady nervously took a quick glance at the entrance and then said, “No, please. I did agree to join your meal but I want to pay for my meal. I have my principles.”

“...” Darius dumbly stared at her.

“Wow! She is good!” Veronica couldn’t help praising her.

Zinnia smirked. “I knew she was a smart girl. She seemed nervous at first but she can handle a man like Darius politely.”

“Well, good for her since Darius isn’t a forceful person,” Felix commented.

“Yeah, lucky her.” Zinnia couldn’t agree more.

Their meals were served. They were starving after walking in the market plaza all day.

“I love their sizzling chicken. It’s hot and spicy. Their chef is just the best,” Zinnia praised the chef.

“Hah... hah...” Veronica sniffed. Wiping her tears, she finished another glass of water.

“Do you need ice water? Your whole face is red.” Felix felt bad for her.

He wasn’t wrong. Her cheeks and nose were red. Her teary eyes were the same.

After she wiped her nose, she replied, “Ice water would be great.”

Felix ordered the waiter to bring some ice water.

Zinnia expressed her astonishment, “I’m surprised that you can’t eat spicy food. From what I know Arthur loves spicy food and so he learned how to cook spicy meals. How do you manage when you eat the meal he cooks?”

“He uses fewer spices when he cooks for me,” Veronica replied.

Zinnia responded with a pissed-off “Lucky you. He never made any compromise for us. He forced us to get used to his extra spicy meals. Now it feels like nothing.”

Veronica’s cheeks became hot. She bashfully confessed, “Frankly, this is the first time I’ve had such a spicy meal.”

“No wonder. Arthur treats you so well. If your stomach aches today, we will have to face his wrath,” Zinnia commented.

“We’ll just have to give her digestive medicine. That’s all. For now, I’m worried about Darius,” Felix stated.

At his gesture, the girls turned their heads in Darius’s direction. They watched him holding the woman’s hand.

“Has he gone crazy? The lady is feeling uncomfortable,” Zinnia commented.

Darius was caressing the lady’s hand and told her, “I’ve never seen such smooth skin in my life. You are making me fall for your hand.”

The lady hesitated. She once again stole a glance at the entrance and then said, “You should finish your meal.”

Darius smiled at her. “What’s the matter? Do you want to hurry and ditch me? Do you really think your partner will arrive?”

“...That’s not important,” she replied in distress.

“I think we should interrupt them,” Veronica suggested.

‘But what if we create commotion here. It won’t be good for the image of the Magic Tower,’ she thought.

‘The take care of the reputation of the Magic Tower is my utmost responsibility. But I want to help the lady over there too. Should I just call for Darius and cancel the bet? I can give him any amount he wants.’

While she was pondering hard, someone marched inside the restaurant and scanned the whole area. Spotting the target, the customer took a few large steps and reached Darius.

Darius was busy pleasing the beautiful lady. Suddenly he sensed a murderous aura behind him. He immediately turned around.

The new customer was quicker than him. Before Darius could see who was standing behind him, the customer caught his collar, pulled him and then threw him on the ground.