Everyone was looking at me, waiting for my response. A few genuinely concerned ones said, "Michelle, we finally met Chlo. How can you let her foot the bill? Let''s stick to the old rule and go Dutch."


    I was about to speak, but Michelle interrupted, "Forget it! Going Dutch? Chlo is no ordinary person now. She''s the renowned Chloe Hartz in the Foswood construction industry. You''re going to make herugh. Go Dutch? What''s on this table is nothing to her."


    Ivanna looked at the smug Michelle and said, "This one needs a reality check."


    I gestured for her to stay quiet. Michelle continued, "I understand Chlo very well. Even when she buys things for her child, it''s all from luxury brands. Do you think she cares about the dishes for a bunch of old ssmates? It would just be a joke."


    She was trying to manipte me, using moral pressure.


    "Don''t be petty! She''d beughing at us if we went Dutch," she added, looking at me and asking, "Right, Chlo?"


    Before I could answer, the door to the private room suddenly swung open, and the waiter pushed in a food cart.


    Everyone looked over, and on the table were several huge tes filled with dishes that stunned everyone. All eyes turned to Michelle, and someone couldn''t help but mutter, "This is a bit much!"


    However, even Michelle seemed a bit unsettled. She looked at the waiter and said, "Wait... did you make a mistake? I-I didn''t order this!"


    I nced at the gigantic tes, all filled with lobster. My heart skipped a beat, and looking at Michelle''s pale face, she knew how expensive this dish was.


    The waiter looked at Michelle and said, "There''s no mistake. These are additional dishes ordered by Ms. Chloe Hartz from Acacia Hall on the second floor. One per person, ording to the headcount. Aren''t there exactly 26 of you? It''s correct."


    As soon as I heard the waiter, I understood. This had to be As''s doing, as we had discussed this when I arrived.


    Michelle immediately looked at me, her finger trembling as she pointed at the lobsters, "Is this your order?"


    I raised an eyebrow, "Yes! Is there a problem?"


    Then, I quietly instructed the waiter, "Serve the dishes."


    The waiter quickly and skillfully served the dishes, and everyone stared in shock at the gigantic lobsters on the tes.


    Michelle''s face was somewhat pale. It was as if she got pped in the face.


    Ivanna naturally understood the


    situation and didn''t hold back, saying. Don''t be polite, everyone. Chlo was prepared for this. She didn''t need to announce before she acted. That''s crude!"


    After saying that, she was the first to grab a lobster and put it in front of herself Trying to scam us with a few dishes? How embarrassing! Can''t youe up with a ssier move? Let''s eat, don''t be shy!"


    At this point, even Michelle dared not make a sound. She quickly sat down and ate the food, trying to cover up her embarrassing behavior.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content.


    I found it quite amusing. All the


    dishes she ordered could barely add


    up to a te of lobster. Regardless


    of her attempt to trap me, this was the best she could do.


    Everyone''s faces were filled with pleasant smiles. Theo even said, "Chlo, I often travel to Beatrice''s hometown for work. If I have time, I''ll ask around for you."


    "That would be great! Thank you!" I expressed my gratitude. "It''s been so long since west contacted each other."


    "There''s no need to be polite. Your lobster did the talking," Theo joked unabashedly.


    The atmosphere was genuinely warm. The cups were refilled, and I had a few more drinks.


    Ivanna nudged me, "Go to the restroom."


    I nodded and got up with her to go to the restroom.


    Before entering, we heard someone inside talking while washing their hands.