THE URBAN PHOENIX: Arthur Salvatore's rise from the ashes.

CHAPTER 26

THE MEN HAD their mouths hanging open for almost a minute. Arthur raised an eyebrow at them. Mr. Lambert had to intervene. "Uh, Mr. Arthur, these men are from ECCLOSIS money loaning company," Mr. Lambert said. "We owe them and they're here to pressure me." He added solemnly.

"This is Mr. Frank and this is Mr. Dunk," he introduced the men.

At the sound of their names, they regained their composure and sat up. The one called Frank cleared his throat in an attempt to get back his dignity. He reached into a briefcase and brought out a thick file. He dripped it heavily on the table. Then he stared at Arthur who had a smug smile on his face.

"So the restaurant owes you," Arthur asked. It was more of a statement though. but the men nodded in agreement.

"Give me a rundown of the debt," Arthur said.

The one called Frank cleared his throat again and opened the file. "Mr. Lambert, owner of Le Savoureaux resta – uh, former owner of Le Savoureux restaurant – came to our company and took a loa