Leonard and Claude arrived at the private room right on time, as per Kendrick's message.

Seeing the empty room, Claude was infuriated. "Kendrick sure is cocky! He was the one who set the time, yet he isn't punctual! He's even making us wait for him!"

"Enough." Leonard pulled up a chair and took a seat.

"It's good enough that he's willing to meet us. There's nothing wrong with waiting a little."

"You …"

Claude rolled his eyes at Leonard and grumbled softly, "I never noticed that you were such a people-pleaser."

Leonard pretended not to hear him. He picked up the teapot, poured two cups of tea, and passed one to Claude.

Half an hour later, Kendrick arrived.

He still had his sunglasses on. He said nonchalantly, "I'm sorry to keep you two waiting."

"No, no. It's fine." Leonard immediately got up to welcome him.

"We've just been sitting for a while. You're on time."

Kendrick sat down and took off his sunglasses. He placed them on the table. "I had ordered some food beforehan