Chapter 140
Part 1
Meanwhile, in Leving, a middle-aged woman sat in the vice chairman's office of a 100-meter-tall building. Leaning against a couch and facing the floor-to-ceiling windows, she answered an encrypted phone call.
“What? The assassination failed?”
“Yes, I can’t contact Jeff. Madam, what should we do next?”
“Continue sending more people.” Her tone was firm.
“But the assassination's failure may have alerted Ms. Jones. Continuing could expose your identity…”
“That's why we need to speed it up! This is a rare opportunity to kill Laura! We must not miss it!” the middle-aged woman scolded fiercely. Laura's security is at its weakest now. Once she returns to Leving, another opportunity to kill her will be difficult to find. She mustn't miss this chance. She must stop Laura from marrying Alan!
“Got it. I’ll send more people.”
The middle-aged woman emphasized, “Remember, there must be no mistakes next time! No matter the cost, hire the best killer to kill Laura!”
“Yes, madam!”
Part 2
The next day at noon, Cameron and Dakota met at the entrance of the Mellow Cloud Restaurant in Yrando, at their appointed time. Yrando’s most renowned sky restaurant, it occupied the 100th floor of the Global International Building, offering a panoramic view of the city. This made it a popular choice for celebrities, with a minimum spending requirement of thirty thousand.
“Cameron, over here!” Dakota waved. Leonard and Jane stood beside her, impeccably dressed. This was Cameron's first time treating them to a meal, and the prestigious Mellow Cloud Restaurant called for formal attire.
“Dakota!” Cameron waved back, approaching with a smile. “Hello, Mr. Jennings, Mrs. Jennings.”
“Hello, Cam!” Leonard and Jane responded enthusiastically.
“I’ve already reserved a table. Let’s go in,” Cameron said.
“Cam, you must have broken the bank today,” Jane said, slightly embarrassed. She had originally planned to host Cameron at home.
“Please don’t say that. We’ll be family soon.”
“Haha, that’s right! Okay then. We won’t be outsiders,” Jane said, smiling gently and looking at him with admiration. Dakota blushed slightly. Jane glanced at her shy daughter, then at Cameron, feeling very satisfied with her future son-in-law.
The four of them walked toward the restaurant.
“Welcome to the Mellow Cloud Restaurant!” The waiter at the door greeted Cameron with immediate enthusiasm. He was a special guest; the boss had sent his photo to every employee, instructing them to provide impeccable service. A month’s bonus was promised for excellent service.
“Table No. 1 in the VIP area, please. Here are the menus. Please take a look. If you need anything, just ring the bell,” the waiter said enthusiastically.
“Okay, thank you. We’ll read the menu first,” Cameron replied with a smile.
“Yes, sir!” The waiter departed.
“Order whatever you like,” Cameron chuckled.
“Haha, okay, let me take a look first,” Leonard laughed, opening the menu and perusing it with Jane. With two menus provided, one remained after Leonard and Jane took theirs.
“Dakota, let’s take a look too,” Cameron said, taking the initiative to pick up the remaining menu and sit closer to Dakota, to avoid revealing their fabricated relationship. The distance between them instantly lessened, allowing her to feel his breath and body temperature, which accelerated her heartbeat.
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