"Alright, alright, let''s not argue about it now. Let''s just eat."


    Monty couldn''t bring himself to scold Million, even though he was fuming inside. He licked his lips, the taste of gravy still lingering on his face. He grabbed a napkin and wiped his face before picking up his fork.


    Even though Lisette had a membership to this fancy ce, it was way too expensive for them to dine here often. This time, they were splurging for Calliope''s sake.


    Since they were already here, they figured they might as well enjoy the food too. The four of them picked up their forks, ready to dig in.


    Just as Monty''s fork descended onto the te, aiming to snag a piece of the tender roast, the te suddenly spun away.


    Monty turned his head in disbelief. He saw it clearly.


    Million''s furry paw was on thezy Susan, spinning it to position the dish right in front of him. With a quick swipe, Million scooped the food onto his own te. Then, Million happily devoured it.


    In just two bites, the dish was gone.


    Monty was speechless. He realized what was happening, and so did Horatio and the others.


    They were all pretty hungry now, having skipped lunch in a fit of anger. They couldn''t let a pet get all the food, could they?


    Zelda started reaching for the dishes too.


    But every time they extended their forks, thezy Susan whirled around, and


    before they knew it, the dish was right in front of Million again.


    Million polished off another dish in no time. His speed was terrifying.


    Monty decided to challenge Million. Frustrated, he shot his fork forward, aiming for a piece of ribs.


    Just as his fork was about to touch the ribs, Million''s paw smacked his hand away. The ribs fell back onto the te.


    Monty was bbergasted.


    Million spun the te again, and the ribs were back in front of him.


    And so it went, Million repeating the process, while Monty and the others tried desperately to outpace him, but they just couldn''t. They hadn''t even tasted a morsel, and they were already exhausted.


    Million, eating at lightning speed, soon left the table bare.


    "Calliope, did you bring him here just to steal our food on purpose?" Zelda finally lost it, yelling at Calliope. "You lunatic! Are you deliberately trying to starve us? That''s why I can''t stand you! You''re nothingpared to Lisette! Even if you''re better than her, we still don''t like you!"


    Zelda, in a fit of rage, threw a bowl at Calliope.


    Calliope dodged it, turning her head aside.


    Monty grabbed Zelda''s arm. "Valerian, take your mom to the restroom to cool off.


    She might not have had enough sleep. She''s cranky."


    Valerian nced at Calliope, his eyes filled with confusion. But he didn''t say anything, just guided Zelda out.


    Calliope looked at Monty. "I''m full already, thanks for the meal."


    With that, she looked ready to leave, unfazed.


    "Callie, we haven''t finished talking! Sit down for a bit. Let''s chat, okay?" Monty coaxed her, trying to keep his cool despite the simmering anger. Considering the business situation, he had to hold it together.


    Million, having eaten his fill, stretched his neck and let out a loud belch in Monty''s direction.


    Monty turned to look at Million, feeling utterly defeated. Their whole family had been outsmarted by a pet.