Chapter 98
Author: Chocolà
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"I'll take number twenty seven," Ric placed another order after scanning through the menu in his hand.

"Two places," Damon added.

"Four actually," Frank included two portions for himself as well.

Ric smiled, he liked the fact that the two men that had accompanied him were in support of the game he played.

When Roxanne looked at her menu card, she realized that the meal Ric had ordered was 'Tequila-Lime Shrimp Ceviche, Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup with Queso Fresco, Avocado, Mango, and Jicama Salad with Citrus Dressing, Filet Mignon with Chipotle Adobo Sauce, Mexican Chocolate Mousse.'

That was a very expensive dish, Roxanne had intentionally picked up the menu card immediately they arrived at the table so she could solely place the meal order for everyone.

When she saw the price tag on the order, she immediately picked her device and multiplied the figure by four.

Seventy thousand dollars!

Roxanne physically paled and her throat instantly became dry, she looked to her husband Reynold wh
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    The Salvatore family heir can handle this bill, right? Roxanne reflected as she watched Aaliya kiss Ric on his cheek as a greeting and relax with her friends.Aaliyah and Ric had agreed to act like they were in love to avoid unnecessary attention and questions from friends, family and the media. They already had their perfect story of how they met and fell in love.Love had to be the only logical explanation to which the young mistress of the Gullathova family was marrying a young man with an unpopular surname.“You look pale. Are you okay?” Aaliya asked with concern, unaware of the game going on in the background. “Glad of you to join our little charity!” Roxanne exclaimed, spiteful and almost shouting. "I suppose, darling. The heir to the Salvatore's estate wouldn't mind feeding an extra mouth.” Aaliya frowned and raised her brow as she turned to face Lisa. Lisa shrugged, implying that she knew nothing about what was going on. Roxanne's husband, Reynold, gave her a forced smile

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