Chapter 45 Dinner Invitation
On the other side, atop the Dragon Building.
Leones sent John off. He briefly chatted with Blackdrake and the others before leaving.
“Farewell to the Dragon King!” Blackdrake immediately followed along and provided an honor guard.
“By the way,” Leones remembered something and instructed, “Don’t casually use the term Dragon King outside.”
After all, the title Dragon King was too flashy. Leones had yet to live up to this title, given his current influence.
He wanted to keep a lower profile after getting out of prison. Revealing his identity too soon could
attract unwanted attention from various factions.
Additionally, if he wished to be the underground Dragon King, he had to defeat the other eight dragons.
It was not enough to have only Blackdrake under his command.
“How should we address you then?” Blackdrake inquired.
“Just call me Mr. Bloom,” Leones replied calmly.
“Yes, Mr. Bloom!”
As Blackdrake bid his respects and sought to treat him to a meal, Leones‘ phone started ringing.
It was Susan calling.
“Leones, where are you? I want to invite you to dinner to thank you for helping me secure the job!”
Susan had successfully joined the headquarters of the Baker Group today and had even been promoted to the position of HR Manager.
She knew that all of this was thanks to Leones‘ efforts.
So, she intended to take Leones out for a meal to express her gratitude after work today.
“I’m at the Dragon Building,” Leones replied.
“I’ll come to find you there,” Susan suggested. They agreed to meet.
After the call ended, Leones turned to Blackdrake and instructed, “I have a friend coming over. Can you arrange the lunch for me?”
“No problem,” Blackdrake responded, “How about the Sky Restaurant downstairs? It’s a three–star Michelin establishment.”
Soon, Blackdrake made a particular reservation for Leones in the best spot within the restaurant on the top floor.
Sky Restaurant could gaze over a large portion of Sherland. It was a hotspot for trendy dining and photos. People typically need to book a month in advance to dine in this restaurant.
Soon, Susan arrived at Dragon Building and was surprised by the bustling scene outside. “Wow, what’s happening today? Why are there so many guards patrolling around here?” “I’m not sure. Maybe people are conducting a drill?”
Leones glanced outside and noticed that Veronica was still lurking not far away. Her persistence
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was quite impressive.
“Let’s go. I’ve made the arrangements,” Leones said. He led Susan upstairs for their meal.
Not long after Susan arrived, another luxury car slowly pulled up at the entrance of the building. A young gentleman got out of the vehicle.
“Dad, why did you call me here so hurriedly?”
This young man’s name was Liam Shelton, and he was Josh’s son.
“A person of high status is here today. I want you to imagine that you’re dining nearby. Then go over, raise a glass, and get acquainted!”
Josh and Blackdrake had initially wanted to keep Leones company during the meal. But they were rejected and asked not to disturb him.
So, Josh came up with another idea.
He called his son to pretend to dine nearby, raise a glass of watered wine, and introduce himself to
Leones.
Josh witnessed Leones‘ prowess and realized the need to establish a good relationship with him. He knew they would have a smoother journey if they could align themselves with Leones. “What high–status person?” Liam suddenly became intrigued.
“The underground Dragon King.”
Josh and his son boarded the elevator. On the way up, he briefly introduced the dining spot where the Dragon King was.
“It’s right in the middle of the window side of the restaurant.”
Liam recognized the place. “I know that spot. It offers a view of half of Sherland’s night scene. I wanted to take my girlfriend there once, but making a reservation took over half a month.”
“Since the Dragon King doesn’t want anyone to disturb him, I shouldn’t show myself,” Josh advised his son, “Just go in. Act like a regular diner. Raise a glass to him, and make yourself familiar.”
“Got it!”
The elevator had already reached the second top floor as they spoke.
Liam stepped out of the elevator and waved goodbye to his father. “Wait for my good news!” “Alright.” Josh didn’t leave the elevator. “After the toast, return to the top floor and find me.” Then, Liam entered the restaurant. He took a glass of wine and approached that unique spot.
“Huh?” Liam’s steps faltered. “Why is she sitting there?”
Liam double–checked, and everything was correct. It was that particular spot.
However, he didn’t recognize Dragon King around. Instead, he saw his cousin sitting there. “Susan, why are you sitting here?” Liam held a wine glass and walked over. His expression was
stern.
“Cousin?” Susan was also surprised upon seeing the newcomer.
She sensed the unfriendly tone in her cousin’s voice. She wondered why she couldn’t dine here. After all, the restaurant didn’t belong to the Shelton family.
Susan was also part of the Shelton family, one of Sherland’s esteemed top ten noble families. However, her family’s reputation had waned over the years. They had experienced a decline in
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numbers and were no longer held in high regard.
Susan originally had the chance to work in the family company but faced discrimination there. In frustration, she quit and vowed to enter a similarly high–level company. She wanted to prove that she could succeed even without the support of the Shelton family.
This impulsive decision made Susan’s family even less famous within the more prominent clan. Fortunately, Susan officially joined the Baker Group headquarters, which allowed her to reclaim some of her dignity.
“Susan, do you know who this reserved spot is for?” Liam asked.
Susan shook her head in confusion.
“This is where Dragon King is dining tonight! Who gave you two permissions to sit wherever you like?”
Liam spoke in a commanding tone, “Both of you, move aside right now!”
