"Then black coffee it is," Jaydon casually responded, seemingly unfazed by her habitual change.
However, deep down, he remembered many of Alita's habits. He remembered how she folded the towel into a long strip after washing her face, how she rubbed the cup rim with her fingers while drinking water, and the slight lift of her index finger when using a fork to pick up food. She only liked to tie her hair with coffee-colored hairbands, wore white socks in winter, and preferred sleeping on her side rather than lying flat. Her smile was light and gentle when she was happy...
So many things he remembered about Alita. Her fragrance, her warmth, and the realization of his love for her were discovered only too late. But now, hatred outweighed everything else.
He cursed in his heart, 'Alita, I'll hate you for a lifetime, torment you for a lifetime. Consider it the punishment for aborting our child.'
"One cup of latte, two cups of black coffee without sugar," he ordered from the server.
"Sure, please wait," the server responded.
"Wait a moment, I don't want black coffee. Give me a cappuccino." Alita raised her hand. The server glanced at Jaydon, who didn't object, before saying, "Okay!"
"Sorry, black coffee is too bitter for me. I can't stand that taste." Alita offered a bright and polite smile to Jaydon.
Jaydon felt a bit stifled. He looked at her and said, "I can see it now, Miss Thompson. You prefer things with added cream, just like Little Clement, sweetening your heart."
"Mr. Lewis, you're really humorous." Alita laughed happily.
After a while, the server brought a cup of latte tea, a cup of black coffee, and a cappuccino to their table. After each took a sip, they finally got down to their business.
Alita took a mouthful of foam, seemingly unaware that she rarely drank coffee.
She pushed the coffee aside, took out her laptop from her bag, and opened it. "Okay, let's talk about your general requirements and ideas for the wedding, shall we?"
Evelyn sipped her latte and said, "I want to have the wedding in a special and unique place. Churches, lawns, and gardens are too ordinary. If possible, I'd like to have the wedding in a forest, in a place that is ethereal and mystical, with wooden chairs, gorgeous lace, and my wedding dress spread across the green forest floor."
Upon hearing this, Alita's initial reaction was that Evelyn had read too many fairy tales.
Alita said, "Well, first of all, Miss Jenner, your idea is really good. Quite excellent! But real forests are not that beautiful, and you also need to consider how guests will get there. The forest paths are not easy to access. Moreover, as the day gets hotter, mosquitoes, flies, and snakes will become a serious problem. It'll be bad if anyone gets hurt. What do you think?"
"What's so difficult about that? Mosquitoes, flies, and snakes can be dealt with beforehand. Guests can simply take a helicopter directly there. I think it's entirely feasible, and it would be super romantic this way," Evelyn said unhappily. She was disappointed that her concept was rejected by Alita.
Alita felt a headache was coming. Was Evelyn thinking of making a sci-fi movie? How could they catch all the mosquitoes and flies? How could the guests take a helicopter to the forest? Did they need to park it in the trees or on a cliff?
"Miss Jenner, I think the most important thing for a wedding is warmth and touching moments, not how unique it is. Before we proceed, the first thing to consider is whether it's practical. Think about it again." Alita tried to persuade the imaginative young girl with grace and courtesy.
Meanwhile, Jaydon watched them with an amused grin, observing how his smart and capable ex-wife would handle this unruly and impolite girl.
Seeing Alita repeatedly opposing her, Evelyn became very angry. "No need to think the other way. I said it's possible."
Alita felt helpless, looking at Jaydon beside her and smiling softly. "Mr. Lewis, do you think this concept is feasible? You have to be more rational and consider the overall situation."
"Jaydon, I must have the wedding in the forest, no matter what. I don't care." Evelyn shook Jaydon's arm, afraid he would also object.
Jaydon smiled brightly. "Although it's a bit challenging, I don't think it's impossible. Evelyn is young and likes exciting and novel things. I find it quite thoughtful. Miss Thompson, why not give it a try?"
Evelyn happily leaned in and kissed Jaydon on the face. "Jaydon, you're so good. You understand my thoughts so well."
Alita closed her laptop, placed her hands flat on the table, sat up straight, and said gently to them, "I suggest you both communicate with the forest elves, ask them to instruct the animals not to run around, and maybe request a large clearing for about a dozen planes to land. Lastly, you can invite some cosplayers to cosplay characters in the movies, like wizards, superheroes, and others, to attend your wedding. We are just a little company. We're truly powerless to fulfill your requirements. Goodbye!"
With that, she packed up her things and prepared to leave.
"Jaydon, she's mocking us." Evelyn angrily pointed at Alita.
Jaydon pulled down her hand. "Darling, don't get angry. Miss Thompson can do it. I've already featured the company that planned our wedding in the newspaper. If she backs out, others can only say her company is incompetent in completing tasks. Who would dare hire her in the future?" His green eyes met Alita's astonished face. "Don't you agree, Miss Thompson?"
What a despicable and shameless man! Alita felt like her bottom was stuck to the chair, and she couldn't stand up.
"Miss Thompson, any problems? If you can't do it, just say it. Even if your company goes bankrupt, so be it."
Taking a deep breath, Alita placed her laptop down. "Fine! Forest it is, but if any accidents happen, I won't take responsibility."
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