At Carlie’s table Gareth and Max sat together on one side while he and Wanda saton the opposite side


    Owen had helped Carlisle ce their orders at noon, so the steaks were served not long after they were seated


    Wanda cut into the steak right away. Carlisle nced at Gareth and Max, who were smiling slightly. They were not bothered by Wanda’s impolite behavior at all.


    They indeed came from a family of government officials in Yorksle. They knew how to get on in the world and were far–sighted.


    Carlisle quickly got up and apologized with embarrassment, “Please beunderstanding. I’ll drink moreter as a token of apology.


    Gareth waved his hand and said with a smile, “Let’s not do that. This is a gathering of friends. There are no such rules.”


    Max said jokingly, “Yes, yes. I also dislike drinking as a form of punishment.


    Gareth’s grandfather taught him that he had to be flexible and far–sighted in thebusiness world.


    Although Theodore was not a businessman, it was true that the political scene was not much different from the business world. In fact, some would even say that politics was even more dangerous than business.


    When dealing with official leaders, the consequences of an offense wouldn’t be ast simple as punishing oneself by drinking.


    “It tastes so good.” Wanda showed a satisfied smile.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    “Eat more then.” Carlisle couldn’t help but smile as well. His eyes were full ofadoration and happiness<strong>.</strong>


    He would dote on her like usual, regardless of how she changed. Not<strong>to</strong>mention<strong>how</strong>cute she was now–she was just an Innocent, sweet girl.


    “The steak smells good, I’ll have a try as well.” Gareth cut a piece and put it into his mouth. It was tender, savory, and a little spicy.


    Gareth widened his eyes in surprise. “Max, try this. It tastes really good.”


    It was rare for Max to see Gareth giving such a positive review of food. Maybe he did it to lighten the mood, or perhaps it really did taste good. Regardless, he would usually never eat at restaurants like these.


    Max politely rejected the bite. “My stomach is weak, so I can’t eat anything too spicy. I’ll just drink with you.”


    “Excuse me, please make way.” The waiter ced a te of garlic butter steak on the table.


    Carlisle exined with a smile, “Considering that you may not eat spicy food, I ordered a garlic butter steak just in case.”


    Max’s smile froze instantly.


    Gareth knew that Max was a picky eater. But the steak here was vorful, so he leaned over and said, “It’s true. It tastes way better than the A5 Wagyu Steak of Imperial Hotel.”


    Hearing that, Max cut a piece of the garlic butter steak and ced it in his mouth. The garlic vor went well with the juicy steak. It really was delicious.


    Max nodded and praised, “It’s indeed not bad. I’m surprised that a regrsteakhouse like this can make steaks that taste as good as those at Imperial Hotel.”


    Gareth suddenly had an idea. “I think we can buy the recipe from them and open steakhouse franchises all across the nation. Just the spicy vor and garlic butter vor are enough.”


    Max asked, “How much is the steak?”


    Gareth checked the menu and was taken aback. “It’s only 35 dors<strong>.</strong>”