After saying that, she turned and left.

James was close behind her. Before leaving, he added, “Remember to pay the bill.”

“Damn it.”

Francis clenched his fists angrily. A hint of disappointment flashed across his somewhat handsome face.

“James, you piece of junk. Just wait.”

As James had ruined his plans, he was full of hatred for him.

James led Xara out of The Gourmand. He put her suitcase in the trunk and drove to the Callahans’ residence.

Xara sat in the passenger seat. She wore a silly smile as she scrolled through the photos she had taken with Daniel on her phone.

James could not help but comment, “They’re just photos. Is that necessary?”

“What do you know?” Xara shot him a look. “General Highsmith is my idol. The Blithe King’s an even greater idol of mine. It’s been my lifelong dream to take a photo with them. Finally, my wish has come true.

“With that being said…”

She stopped for a moment and glanced over at James, who was driving, before saying, “The person I admire