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Vanessa's lips curved into a wry smile as she observed the unfolding scenario.
"Seems like they're eager to challenge my abilities," she mused, her tone a blend of amusent and a touch of irony.
Shi Tian's eyes glead with a knowing understanding.
"You seem more excited than worried despite the drastic situation we're facing right now. The other patrons here are unknowingly dragged into the ss as well." He said, referring to the current entrapnt that they are receiving.
Vanessa nodded in agreent, her gaze shifting to the patrons who were now engaged in hushed conversations, their eyes darting toward the entrance.
It was clear that the patrons were anxious and astounded by the situation, given that they had no idea of what was going on.
Nevertheless, Vanessa was unfazed by their reaction, almost as if their life and death had no effects on her. She was almost like a detached observer of their distress and current unease emotion.
After all, she wasn't going to be the one that would harm their life if her enemies chose to risk it all and commit murder in broad daylight.
"Who do you think is the one that wanted my life this badly, Nathan?" She inquired, her gaze locking onto him.
"I an like, deploying such manpower and isolating a restaurant in broad daylight should an they have so influence and power here, right?"
"Who else could it be aside from the Harrett Family?" Shi Tian shrugged his shoulders and gave his opinion.
Both him and Mary had already found so connection between the Harrett Family and its involvent in the current monster wave. So other than the Harrett Family, he couldn't find anyone else to be more suspicious.
However, Shi Tian's thought was quick to be shot down as Vanessa shook her head.
"No, I don't think the Harrett Family is this gutsy, Nathan." She stated, doubting his claim. "One thing for sure is that the Harrett Family is greedy, and a greedy person would always know the benefits of their action."
Shi Tian pondered over her explanation, seemingly recalculating his thought process.
"So you're telling that the Harrett Family is being frad right now?" He raised an eyebrow and asked.
Vanessa nodded her head.
"When soone seems to be the most likely culprit, it usually isn't them. After all, only a fool would continue to commit a cri despite all suspicions being placed upon you. That's like telling everyone that I'm the criminal, so co get ."
"Then who do you suspect? If you have such doubts, then who else would benefit in this developnt?"
Vanessa's gaze remained fixed on the unfolding situation outside the restaurant, her voice carrying a hint of speculative contemplation.
"I suspect this is the work of a more elusive force, one that thrives in the shadows but lacks the Harrett Family's inclination for subtlety." She said calmly.
Shi Tian's brows furrowed slightly, a mixture of intrigue and concern coloring his features. "You believe there's another player in the ga, soone we haven't encountered before?"
Vanessa's response held a note of caution. "It's a possibility we shouldn't dismiss. The Harrett Family's thod of influence relies on indirect control, but what we're seeing now is a direct and bold act. This suggests a different kind of adversary."
As the tension between them mounted, the mystery surrounding the identity of their new adversary deepened.
Together, they shared a realization that the threats they faced weren't limited to those they already knew. A more enigmatic and audacious enemy had erged, casting a shadow over their already complex predicant.
"Anyway, no point in worrying now and let's enjoy so food first. If the enemies want to co while we're eating, then it's even better." Vanessa exclaid, pressing the button to call for Tracy.
"I bet you're hoping the enemies would interrupt us in the middle of eating so we don't have to pay for our al," Shi Tian rolled his eyes.
Though he actually loved her thinking and was quite eager to look forward to that.
Not having to pay for your al because of an external force affecting you would be fantastic.
"Don't act like you didn't love my idea, Nathan. As far as I'm concerned, you are the most stingiest and calculated person." Vanessa grinned wickedly.
"No comnt on that."
"Tsk, pretending to be righteous when you are shrewd as well."
Thankfully, Tracy soon arrived from downstairs, allowing Shi Tian to escape from the topic.
"Madam, what did you need?" Tracy kept a smile on her face, asking what she wanted. Though it was clear that Tracy had been affected by the commotion outside, especially when the patrons are starting to beco rowdy and anxious.
She didn't even want to stay here any longer, but Robert Cook, the manager of the Horology Restaurant strictly told his employees to operate as normal.
If even the employees start to panic, then it wouldn't be long for the Horology Restaurant to beco a panic place.
Not to ntion, it did help a lot when Tracy knew that Vanessa was a generous patron, so she decided to continue to assist and serve her. The 150 Eons she received as tips aren't fake after all.
"I want the dishes of this and this. Oh, and also this, plus so fine wines for the two of us to enjoy," Vanessa spoke with a decisive yet calm tone,
And very quickly, Tracy jotted down all the dishes she wanted on her mini tablet, nodding her head in the process.
"Very well, Madam. The dishes should arrive in 10 minutes or so, whereas I'll find so fine wines for you." She replied, maintaining her professionalism as she ignored the commotion in the lower floor.
Vanessa rely waved her hands, a signal that she could leave.
Once Tracy took her leave to retrieve so wines, Vanessa and Shi Tian remained encased in their private bubble, seemingly unfazed by the tumultuous circumstances.
Amidst the chaos, their conversation flowed as if they were isolated from the world, focused solely on the evening.
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