“Why don’t you join us?” Evan offered.
This was precisely what Stephen had hoped for when he came over to say hello. In Averton City, the line of people wanting to have a meal with Evan could stretch out of the city. Stephen wasn't about to let a golden opportunity like this slip by.
“Of course, as long as we’re not intruding on you and Mrs. Cooper.”
“Not at all.”
The Ward brothers took their seats.
Emma called the waiter over and ordered a few more dishes.
Once all the food arrived, conversation began to flow at the table.
Stephen was a smooth talker. He started with some light small talk.
Then, he skillfully steered the conversation toward a new project that Evanma Group was accepting bids for. It was a project many people were eyeing, and the Ward family was naturally among them.
Emma didn’t know much about business matters, nor did she care what the two men were discussing. All she knew was that she was hungry and wanted to eat.
In front of her were plates of shrimp dumplings, BBQ pork rolls, and steamed custard. With guests present, Emma felt it would be improper to reach for dishes farther away, so she focused on the shrimp dumplings closest to her.
At a well-known brunch place like this, the shrimp dumplings were always made fresh daily with live shrimp, making them incredibly succulent and tender.
Emma ate one after another, not tiring of them in the slightest.
After finishing the last one in her bowl, she reached her utensils toward the serving plate for another, just as another pair of utensils did the same.
She looked up and saw it was Justin.
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