Chapter 30 A Threat

Nancy cheerfully suggested, "Great! Since it's lunchtime, let's all go together!" Zia nodded enthusiastically at the invitation. Soon, Nancy led us to an upscale Floerian restaurant that screamed luxury from every corner. When we arrived, she flashed a mischievous smile and said, "I need to handle something personal. Please order whatever you like. It's all excellent." After that, she disappeared into the back of the restaurant. I noticed her smoothly plucking a rose from a vase near the reception desk as she passed. Soon, she was standing in front of a young man wearing a hoodie and sneakers, presenting him with the flower. His eyes lit up instantly as he exclaimed, "Nancy, you finally made it! It's been so long!" They immediately fell into animated conversation. Impressed by her smooth moves in winning over the young guy, I shook my head and led Zia to a table. When the waiter brought the menus, I nearly choked at the prices. This would have been painful if I had been paying,