By late morning the next day, both Xena and Belle were seated in a private dining room at a restaurant in Avesburgh.

"Milady, according to the intel, the president of Stellar Group was supposed to attend. However, our team at the airport confirmed that only the vice president arrived. Is it still necessary for you to host this lunch?"

Xena chuckled. "Don't say that. Stellar Group is ranked tenth in all of Dragonia, and they're investing here in my hometown. As the host, it's only right to treat them to a meal.

"Besides, others might not know, but you surely know that Stellar Group is just the smallest of that person's companies."

That person?

Belle suddenly remembered and immediately smiled.

"I understand now, milady. You're extending this courtesy more because of that person's influence. Though I must say, Stellar Group's president is quite the mystery. No one even knows their name yet. If you'd let me investigate further, I'm sure we could uncover it."

Xena shot her a playfu