Just then, Sanford’s assistant arrived.
“Let them in.”
The guard, recognizing the assistant, respectfully stepped aside.
Leading them into the banquet hall, the assistant nodded at Remy and Lily. “Enjoy yourselves.”
He then walked off, paying them no mind.
Lily scanned the opulent decorations and the elegantly dressed guests.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt felt surreal.
“Remy, can you believe Mrs. Robles invited us to her son’s engagement party?” she exclaimed.
Remy was also puzzled but quickly rationalized it to himself.
“Maybe we’re getting this treatment because we once helped her get rid of that woman.”
Lily, meanwhile, was completely captivated by the fancy, delicious-looking food at the buffet.
“Remy, look at that amazing food! Let’s go try some,” she urged, tugging at his arm and steering him
toward the buffet.
Remy chuckled. “You’re just thinking about eating, aren’t you?”
Lily playfully retorted, “We’re in such a fancy place. It’d be a shame not to enjoy the food.”
They reached the buffet and were about to start filling their plates.
A waiter approached, offering each of them a glass of wine.
They accepted the glasses and continued to select their food.
As the waiter turned to leave, he seemed to twist his ankle and stumbled into them.
“Oh, I’m so sorry. Are you both okay?”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe near mishap almost caused them to spill their drinks. Lily muttered a few complaints to the waiter,
while Remy gestured for him to go.
The waiter apologized again and walked away.
This was Lily’s first time at such a posh event, and she was impressed by the delicious food.
She eagerly dug in.
Remy, feeling hungry as well, started eating and looked around, thinking about networking with some of
the wealthy and influential guests. After all, making connections with these people could be beneficial
for his future.