Ethel was stunned and then felt delighted. He just wanted to know what was going on with Esther and Elijah. It would be best to be able to observe them at the dinner table. But right now, he turned his head. "You two sit down first. I'm going to the bathroom!"
After saying that, Ethel turned around and walked towards the bathroom.
Esther turned around and went to a window seat and sat down.
Elijah also walked over and sat down opposite her.
She looked up at him, and always felt a little awkward after that incident that day. She felt awkward thinking about taking off her clothes and then having him put them back on.
She looked up at him, who looked tired. The feeling he gave as he sat on the soft seat was cold and unapproachable.
Esther couldn't help but clench her small hands at her side into fists. The atmosphere was a little awkward. She didn't say anything, and he remained silent either. She also felt that such a dining atmosphere was not good and affected her appetite, so she took the initiative to say, "Well, Miss Cole is very stable now, and she looks better too!"
"Good!" He replied curtly, while his cold black eyes deepened, and then he looked at her with gleaming eyes.
She froze, then he beckoned and called the waiter, "Order whatever you want!"
She froze, "On you or on him?"
He raised an eyebrow. "What's the difference?"
"He said he would pay the bill!" Esther whispered. "If it's on him, I'll order more!"
He remained silent for a moment and asked with doubt. "What if it's on me?"
"Then I'll keep it simple!"
"Why?" It was rare for him to ask.
"I don't want to owe you!" She pursed her lips. Because she didn't know how to pay it back. She didn't want to trade her body for food again.
A trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes. Why did he feel that her relationship with Ethel had become unusual when they had not seen each other for only a week?
He surveyed her and leaned his tall body a little closer to her. Across the table, his tall body astonished her. He said two words softly, "On him."
Esther was a little nervous as he stared at her. She swallowed but still felt a little creeped out. So she spoke defensively, "Are you angry?"
Although she didn't know what he was angry about, she felt as if he was angry.
"Miss, please order your meal!" The waiter said.
"Okay! What is the most expensive dish you have here?" Esther couldn't care less about Elijah. She looked at the menu and was attracted by the food. "Oh, I see it. Truffle foie gras balls. Elijah, do you want one?"
Elijah raised an eyebrow, "Same as you!"
"Have you guys ordered yet?" Ethel walked over and sat down next to Elijah.
"Do you want truffle foie gras balls?" Ethel took a look, "Have one!"
"Yes! Miss, four of this!" Esther said.
"Why do you want four?" Ethel did not understand.
"Because I'm going to have two servings. This one is the most expensive! Two more cognac foie gras terrine, and two foie gras mousse puffs. Oh, and one Hawaiian pizza, and a coffee. These are all for me. You can order what you want. Mr. Kirby, it's a deal. I have no money, and you have to treat me!"
The two men looked at her. Ethel froze. "Can you finish that much?"
"Not necessarily enough!" Esther pouted. "Can't you afford it?"
Ethel was stunned, "No, I'm afraid you'll waste!"
"I can eat them all!" Esther said.
Elijah's lips curled up slightly, "Have a cup of coffee!"
Ethel also asked for a coffee.
After the waiter left, Ethel was still in a state of dismay. He just felt that Esther had ordered so many dishes on purpose. "Little girl, can you really finish eating so much? I didn't see you eat so much when we dined together last time!"
Esther pursed her lips as she became a bit dissatisfied, "Last time we ate different food. I'm a big eater. If you can't afford it, then I'll leave now!"
"No, no, I can afford it! You can still order more if it's not enough for you to eat." Ethel's face flushed slightly. It was the first time he had seen such a frank girl and just felt curious. Other women would try their best to let men know that they couldn't eat much and were elegant, but Esther ...
"Really? Then I'll order more. Mr. Kirby, please tell the waiter that I want two more handmade ice creams. You go and ask for them for me!"
Ethel smiled elegantly. Listening to obviously the little impatient and contemptuous tone, he felt that she was being petulant, which was very soft and cute. Ethel froze for a moment and shook his head in amusement. "Okay, I'll be a gentleman for once and help you order it!"
"Mr. Kirby, you're so nice!" Esther giggled and gave Ethel a brilliant smile. Watching him being instructed by her made her feel good. She must tell Lilah tomorrow so that she could have some fun too.
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the writing is quite childish, but maybe it's just the translations...