"Really?" Bella's suspicion lingered. "Are you sure you're not pulling our leg?""Why would I deceive you?" Evan lamented, his voice quivering with emotion. "You have no idea how exhausting it's been, managing everything alone."His display of raw emotion could easily clinch an Oscar for Best Actor."Bella, enough," Ava intervened, her face etched with concern. "Evan wouldn't lie to us. It's not even dinner rush yet; imagine how hectic it'll be later. Let's postpone our meal and help prepare some side dishes. Otherwise, he'll be overwhelmed."With that, Ava gently led Bella towards the kitchen."Wait, weren't we here to dine?" Bella protested, feeling duped. "Ava, this isn't right. You're not even married to him yet, and you're already taking his side. I'm starting to regret coming here!"As the two women disappeared into the kitchen, Evan remained in the dining area, a wolfish grin spreading across his face.While Bella and Ava busied themselves with food preparation, Evan cleared hi
The crescendo of excitement forced Evan to intervene, gesturing for calm with a wry smile. "Ladies and gentlemen, please remember this is a restaurant. If the noise persists, I fear the authorities might shut us down for disturbing the peace. Let's enjoy our meals in a more subdued manner, shall we?"His plea fell on deaf ears. Though slightly muted, the buzz of excitement remained palpable, spilling onto the street outside."Very well, let them revel," Evan mused, recalling that the neighboring establishments were still under renovation from his earlier Elite Soldier encounter. "At least we won't be disturbing anyone else."With a resigned glance at the crowd, he turned to Emma and Sailor, his voice laced with gratitude. "I apologize for the imposition today. Your assistance won't be forgotten, and I assure you, I'll find a way to repay your kindness in the future.""Mr. Smith, you're too kind!" they responded in unison, their cheeks flushed. "Your generosity far outweighs this small
As the ladies resumed their work, Evan finally tore his gaze from the sun. He strolled casually towards Emma and Sailor, his demeanor nonchalant. "We're expecting at least eight hundred more guests shortly. I apologize for the impending workload.""Eight hundred?" Emma's bright eyes widened in surprise. "Mr. Smith, you've been observing the sun without contacting anyone. How could you possibly know?""It's merely an educated guess," Evan replied calmly. "My predictions rarely miss the mark. Starting tonight, we'll witness successive waves of patrons, potentially peaking at tens of thousands.""Tens of thousands?" Emma and Sailor exchanged incredulous glances, eyeing the seven-story establishment that could accommodate eight hundred at most."Don't worry, they'll queue patiently," Evan assured them, his gaze distant and knowing."Mr. Smith, if I may ask..." Sailor began hesitantly, her cheeks tinged with a faint blush. "Are Ava and Bella in the kitchen your friends? I've heard rumors t
Their quick minds immediately grasped the situation."I understand. I'll gladly serve as your food runner," Liza volunteered, patting her chest.Jenna, surveying the scene, offered, "I'm rather adept at household chores. Perhaps I could assist with dishwashing?"Rebecca, Rihanna, and the others chimed in with radiant smiles, "We'll take the upper floors, each managing a level as servers, just like Emma.""Very well. I appreciate your assistance," Evan responded with a nod.In a flash, the celebrities dispersed to their respective stations. Liza positioned herself at the kitchen door, Jenna headed straight for the sink, while Rebecca, Rihanna, and the others ascended the stairs.As they settled into their roles, the stunned crowd erupted into a cacophony of excited screams that threatened to raise the roof."They truly are here to work! Liza's by the kitchen - she's the food runner! Jenna's at the sink - she's washing dishes! Rebecca and Rihanna have gone upstairs - they must be servin
The entertainment news took on a more speculative tone:"What could possibly compel these superstar actresses to work at a restaurant in a third-tier city? Has the owner wickedly imprisoned them? Are they seeking to experience life as ordinary citizens? Or is the food so irresistible that they simply can't bring themselves to leave?"The buzz in Elysia grew exponentially, with Evan's restaurant becoming the hottest topic of conversation.Countless people began packing their bags, ready to make the journey to Lumina City. This amused those already en route, who gleefully thought, "Should've come earlier! If you leave now, you'll be stuck in traffic so bad you'll question your life choices - just like during that weight loss insurance craze in Lumina City!"The residents of Lumina City had it easier, with even the farthest townships only a five-hour bus ride away.However, what no one anticipated was that even the roads from these local townships would become completely congested, with
"If you're not resting, then neither am I," Bella pouted, before hunching over to continue working alongside Ava.Evan, of course, overheard their exchange. Without a word, he set down his wok, turned off the gas, and stepped out of the kitchen to address the patrons:"I apologize, but we're closing for the night. To those who haven't been served, please return tomorrow."His announcement sparked an immediate uproar."Boss, that's not right! What kind of restaurant kicks out its customers like this? Can't you see we haven't finished eating?""Look, to be honest, we came because of the celebrities at first, but now we're here for your incredible food. Isn't fine dining meant to be savored? We're still in the middle of appreciating our meals!"Evan raised his hand, silencing the clamor. He spoke calmly but firmly:"If you wish to savor the food, please take it to go. Put yourselves in our shoes for a moment. Since you arrived, none of us have had a break, not even to eat. Could you endu
"Actually, they're just like Emma and Sailor. They've also received my help and are here to show their gratitude. I have no other relationship with them," Evan explained calmly as he poured oil into the wok to heat it."More talk of favors and gratitude! Just what kind of help did you give them that would make such big stars willingly work as kitchen hands like us?" Bella persisted, still pouting.Ava, too, seemed unsatisfied, her brows remaining furrowed.A perfect arc formed on Evan's lips as he smirked, "Alright, if you insist on knowing the reason, I'll tell you.""Remember that TikTok livestream where someone called Melody Smith wrote songs on the spot, shocking the world? That was me. These celebrities in our restaurant now are the ones I gifted songs to.""This was all part of my plan. Does that clarify things for you? So, my previous explanation still holds true – there's nothing more between us."Bella's face lit up with excitement, and Ava's expression softened into a smile.
"Benefactor? Bella?" The assistant reluctantly opened her computer, when suddenly, a realization struck her. "Could she be searching for the original composer of 'Thick of It'?"To confirm her suspicion, she rewatched the video on Elizabeth's Facebook page. Her excitement grew as she exclaimed, "It is him! The flame tattoo - I remember! Elizabeth's trip to Elysia might be justified after all. We need to maintain good relations with this person, regardless of whether he writes for us again. And I suspect this Elysian singer, Bella, must have a significant connection to him!"However, even with the recognition of the flame tattoo, locating Bella's contact information as Elizabeth requested proved challenging.Bella was signed to Splendid Music, which belonged to Evan. Sean and Devin would never casually disclose their boss's sister's contact details.Half an hour later, Elizabeth's assistant called back from the UA. "I'm sorry, I could only obtain Mr. Sean's contact information from Spl