CHAPTER 108: CHAPTER 108: DRIVE THEM OUT

Jasper Fitzgerald had Nash Spencer arrange a high-standard private restaurant in Veridia, one that catered to the flavors of Sabrina Hayes’s hometown.

Under normal circumstances, you would need to book a month in advance, and the ingredients were limited in supply each day.

Sabrina and Zara followed him directly from the café.

The elderly couple took a taxi to the restaurant.

Upon arrival, they saw the luxurious private room and appeared somewhat reserved.

This restaurant belonged to one of Veridia’s top ten enterprises, The Lynch Family, and the top-notch private room inside was highly sought after.

When Nash called to reserve, the Lynch Family agreed without hesitation and made room immediately, not daring to delay for even a second.

Jasper sensed the couple’s unease and immediately stood up politely, greeting them warmly, "Uncle, Aunt, please take a seat. I hope inviting you to a casual dinner tonight wasn’t too abrupt or frightening."

The couple’s attention was instantly diverted to the young man before them.

Exceptionally handsome with a tall and imposing figure, he exuded an air of nobility, creating an immediate sense of distance.

However, unlike Jordan Hawthorne’s aloof and indifferent demeanor, he was not at all discomforting.

On the contrary, he was refined and courteous!

The couple already had a good impression of him because he had cured Zara.

Now, their impression of him was soaring.

Galina Young responded lovingly, "You did not frighten us; on the contrary, Mr. Fitzgerald, you’ve gone to great expense!"

Jasper shook his head, "It’s just a meal, nothing extravagant. Please don’t stand on ceremony."

As they spoke, everyone sat down and began ordering dishes.

This restaurant was renowned for its crab dishes.

Various methods of serving crab were explained by servers who also helped to crack the shells for dining.

The service was exceedingly attentive, just short of feeding the diners directly!

It was the couple’s first experience with such service, and they were a bit surprised.

They never imagined that one day, they could be served in such a manner!

Sabrina was relatively more composed, although she rarely enjoyed such treatment either.

Jordan Hawthorne never brought her to such places to dine!

Let alone her own family...

During the meal, Jasper engaged them in conversation to soothe any uneasiness the couple might feel.

Though they didn’t speak much, they responded to everything.

Sabrina observed this and felt grateful towards Jasper in her heart.

Previously, whenever her parents visited The Hawthorne Family to see her, they never received the appropriate respect.

This was the first time someone, besides herself and Tessa, had made them this happy.

This man... he’s really good and very cultured!

Just as the atmosphere here grew more harmonious, in the restaurant lobby, Ethan Hawthorne arrived with two of his rich second-generation friends to dine as well.

As they entered, he addressed the lobby manager directly, "Take us to your top-notch private room."

The lobby manager, hearing this, maintained his signature smile, and apologetically said, "I’m sorry, sir, but our top-notch private room has already been booked for tonight."

Ethan was dissatisfied, "Then vacate it, have the other party give up their spot for me!"

Then, with impatience and a condescending attitude, he said, "Hurry up, I’ll give you ten minutes!"

"This..."

The manager looked troubled, "Sir, there’s nothing I can do... the guests are already dining, and we can’t just evict them; it’s against our restaurant’s business principles."

What’s more, tonight’s guests were specifically instructed by the higher-ups to be well-treated.

The two rich second-generation friends beside Ethan, seeing the delay, immediately chimed in, "How are you so oblivious? Do you know who this is? This is The Hawthorne Family’s Second Young Master; other restaurants beg for his patronage, yet here, you’re turning him away?"

"Do you think you can afford to offend The Hawthorne Family?"

The manager was startled, realizing the significant reputation of this guest.

He looked even more troubled.

Ethan became somewhat annoyed, "Your Young Master Lynch usually trails behind me. It seems he owes me an explanation."

With that said, he directly pulled out his phone to call Vincent Lynch.

Vincent, hearing that the restaurant offended Second Young Master Hawthorne, couldn’t just sit still and hurried over.

Upon arrival, he nodded and bowed towards Ethan, "I’m sorry, Second Young Master. This matter was poorly handled by our staff. Please, be magnanimous and don’t take it to heart."

In Veridia, The Lynch Family ranked low, vastly different from The Hawthorne Family.

Vincent did not dare to offend Ethan.

Not to mention, this person was particularly concerned about maintaining his dignity. Offending him would bring no benefit to The Lynch Family.

Therefore, after apologizing, he immediately reprimanded the manager, "What are you doing? The Second Young Master just wants a private room, just arrange it. How can you be so tactless?"

The lobby manager pulled a long face and quickly whispered, "Young Master, it’s not that I won’t arrange it, but... the esteemed guests in the private room tonight were instructed to be attended to by the chairman himself. He emphasized the importance of not being negligent, so... there’s really nothing I can do!"

Vincent was very surprised upon hearing this.

His father personally instructed it?

It seemed then, that the guests truly were of high stature?

But, as noble as they may be, could they be nobler than The Hawthorne Family?

Vincent wasn’t foolish; he didn’t rashly clear the room but instead, first called home to seek his father’s advice on the matter.

Chairman Lynch’s tone became extremely stern after hearing his son’s words, "Vincent Lynch, at other times, you might make accommodations for The Hawthorne Family, but not tonight. You’d better not do anything stupid!"

"Otherwise, if The Lynch Family gets involved, I will definitely break your leg!"

Vincent was taken aback.

It was the first time he had seen his father with such a firm attitude.

Who were the notable figures in that private room???

After hanging up the phone, Vincent broke out in a cold sweat and apologized to Ethan, "Second Young Master, I’m very sorry. The top-notch private room tonight is genuinely not available; the guests inside are personally hosted by my father... Would you kindly settle for the second-best private room for tonight?

As compensation, I’ll host you and your friends tonight, free of charge!

Or you could wait an hour or two, and once the top-notch private room is available, I’ll immediately arrange it for you?"

Ethan, upon hearing this, naturally became quite upset.

However, besides being upset, he was also more curious.

Usually, Vincent’s father sought to curry favor with The Hawthorne Family.

Tonight, he was risking the challenge of Hawthorne’s authority by not vacating the room.

He frowned and asked, "Who exactly is in that private room?"

Vincent shook his head, "I’m not sure either, my father didn’t elaborate... just from his tone, there seemed to be some apprehension."

Ethan was skeptical.

In Veridia, there were only a few prominent families that The Lynch Family would dread.

And those families were all beneath the Hawthorne Group!

Today, he was determined to see who was so extraordinary!

Soon, Ethan led the two rich second-generation friends to the private room.

Vincent, fearing any issues, hurried after them.

The group stood at the corridor corner, spying and waiting for the private room guests to come out.

It was barely ten minutes later before the private room door indeed opened.

Soon, a slender figure emerged from inside.

Sabrina had temporarily received a call from the company.

A team data error needed immediate discussion with her.

She stepped outside to take the call, not expecting to be spotted by Ethan Hawthorne.