RISE OF THE BILLIONAIRE SON-IN-LAW

twenty four_ A failed date and a plan in motion

GLO STARS RESTAURANT

Michael sat at a table in the dimly lit corner of the five-star restaurant, his fingers drumming nervously against the clothed table. The air was thick with the scent of an intoxicating aroma of mixed dishes, and soft murmurs of conversation played in the background.

Across the room, couples laughed and clinked glasses, engrossed in their own worlds. But for Michael, the only thing that mattered was the empty chair opposite him, waiting expectantly.

He checked his watch for what felt like the hundredth time, his heart racing with a mixture of excitement and uncertainty.

He had wanted tonight to be special since it was their first time out. He knew she had expensive taste and had made extra sure everything met her standards from the restaurant reservation to the alluring dishes. He even got her a bouquet of flowers just to make everything perfect. He had even rehearsed what he would say when he first laid eyes on her.

He knew she was angry at him and hoped this wou