Ice and Fire novel Chapter 785

"It's alright if you are busy tonight. We can do this another day," Francis said in a disappointed tone, "I will be on a business trip for a couple of days, so I wanted to treat you to a meal before leaving."

Violet thought for a moment, and then said, "I'm not sure if I am free tonight. I'll check my schedule and let you know later?"

"Okay!" Francis replied immediately. Although he couldn't wait to see Violet, he had no intention to push her. He wouldn't even sulk if she refused his offer. After all, she was married to Greg.

"If I am free tonight, where would we be going?" Violet asked.

"Well..." Francis' mind raced, trying to remember different places, and chose one quickly. "How about we go to the Cantonese restaurant in the South District? I have been there several times. The food is good," he proposed.

"Oh, good. I'll call you if I can go with you," Violet said.

Francis immediately said, "Please don't call. I'll be in a meeting. You can text me. If you are coming, then let's meet at 7:00 in the evening. I will wait for you at the restaurant."

"Okay," Violet said and hung up.

She held her cell phone with a wistful look. Soon after, she made a call to her husband.

Greg answered swiftly.

"Violet, what's up?" Greg asked in a concerned voice. He had taken her over to the Chu family's villa this morning and she was calling him at this unusual hour, which she normally wouldn't. He became anxious wondering if something had happened to her.

"Is this a convenient time for you to talk?" Violet asked. She didn't want to disturb him if he was working.

"I'm not busy. I was just going through some patient files," Greg said.

"Okay," Violet said slowly, "Well, Francis had called and he said he wishes to treat me to a meal tonight."

"Francis?" Greg repeated his name.

"He will be going on a business trip for a few days, so he asked me out on a meal," Violet explained cautiously. When Greg didn't respond, she suggested, "How about we go together?"

Greg rubbed his chin, brooding. After a while, he asked, "Where will you be going?"

"A Cantonese restaurant in the South District. He said the food there is delicious," Violet replied. Actually, she had no idea where the restaurant was. If she was going to go alone, she would need to check the route first.

"I know that place," Greg said, "I can't come with you. I need to work overtime. Why don't you go and enjoy the dinner? Call me after you're done. I will pick you up from there."