Several people were waiting outside The Gourmand.

They were all queueing up to enter the restaurant. Before this, they were discussing the Blithe King. After they heard what James said, the crowd erupted in titters.

“The Diamond Room? Looks like the Callahans’ son-in-law is good at something after all—boasting.”

“He’s a nobody! He can’t even afford a car. Remember how he used to pick Thea up from work with an electric motorcycle? If he can’t even afford a car, how can he afford the Diamond Room?”

“Rumor has it that it’s not enough to be rich to use the Diamond room. The Gourmand’s owner hails from an important family in the Capital. He’s from a true upper-class family. Hardly anybody in Cansington could secure a reservation for the Diamond Room.”

“Not even The Great Four could get access to the Diamond Room.”

James’ words were a joke to them.

Their jeers angered Gladys once more and she rounded on him. “You idiot! Haven’t you done enough?”

“Hush, Jamie.” Thea put her hand on Ja