The Invincible Arthur Gardner novel Chapter 3

A waitress emerged from inside the restaurant and approached Arthur and the guard who was debating.

Arthur was taken aback by the beauty and charm of the waitress. “Is it because this restaurant is the most expensive in the city?”

"This place is not somewhere anyone is allowed to come," she said.

The girl's name was Edna. Her beauty was comparable to that of public figures and celebrities. Despite this, she chose to work as a waitress in a restaurant, instead of in the entertainment world, due to the expectation of having to give up her virginity to obtain a good position.

Edna's job was to meet the needs of her parents and sister, and she was well-liked by many people and men. Despite the admiration she received, Edna stayed in the job she had since it made her feel valued, even if the wage she earned was just enough to meet her own needs and help her family back in her village.

Edna noticed Arthur, who appeared to be about to enter the restaurant. This was something she had seen often and was no longer surprised by. But this time, she felt something else about the man; he seemed very confident, and even though his clothes were worn, he had an attractive presence.

Edna was always polite and compassionate towards everyone, regardless of their financial situation.

"Sir," she said, "I hope you don't mind leaving. The restaurant has a rule that only members are allowed inside, and the cost for becoming a member is quite high."

Arthur sensed the sincerity and warmth of Edna's words, and he thought he had found a remarkable and kind person, unlike Linda he had previously encountered.

"An ordinary membership requires a deposit of one hundred thousand dollars," she continued, "and if you desire the best service, you will likely have to spend your whole life working just to dream to afford it."

Arthur felt the warmth of each word the girl uttered, and he experienced a sudden realization that he had found the ideal, kind-hearted girl that was so very different from Linda, whom he was familiar with.

"Thank you for explaining so gently, Ms. Edna," Arthur said slowly and softly, looking at her kindly. "I appreciate it, and I don't want you to judge me just because of my appearance. Please tell me how much I need to pay for the best service in this restaurant, and I will pay it now."

Edna sighed, knowing it was a waste of her time. "Well, sir, to become a Platinum Member, one must deposit five million dollars. You will be treated like royalty here and have access to the hotel under the same management. Platinum Members are reserved for the wealthiest and most distinguished people in the city. I'm sure you never expected such a high price, did you?"