The system notification slowly faded, but the words lingered in Gray's mind.
[Grow Your Business.]
It seemed like the System was eager to make this investment possible.
Gray glanced down at the black card again, then quietly slipped it into his wallet. He didn't say anything more, but his grip tightened for a moment.
That card was valuable, so he should make sure to take care of it.
'I guess I need to work harder this month.'
The dinner went on after that.
The soup had cooled slightly, but it still tasted rich and comforting. Every course that followed was plated like art.
For the main course, there was a silky fish dish with foam, a slow-cooked lamb medallion that melted in the mouth when you bit into it. Adding to that, the dessert was also top-notch. It looked like a snow globe made of sugar and filled with hazelnut cream.
For the rest of the night, they ate, talked, and laughed.
When the business talk died down, Conrad's demeanor changed entirely.
