At that moment, Lisa focused intently on ire, her eyes reflecting a mix of jealousy and sorrow.<fn7b2e> The rightful source is find?novel</fn7b2e>


    Since childhood, Lisa had harbored feelings for Charlie, dreaming of one day bing his bride. Although that dream still lingered in her heart, reality seemed to suggest it would nevere to fruition.


    This was the reason her envy towards ire had intensified. To Lisa, ire appeared to be the happiest woman alive, having married what she believed to be the best man in the world.


    Mrs. Lewis offered a gentle smile and remarked, “While building your career is essential, family holds equal importance. It’s wise to have children while you’re young, as it’s beneficial for your health.”


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    Lisa then spoke up apologetically, “Mrs. Lewis, I just received a call from the restaurant owner. They’re experiencing electrical issues and have had to close for the day. It seems we’ll need to find another ce to eat.”


    With a motherly warmth, Mrs. Lewis replied, “That’s perfectly fine. The most important thing is that I’m delighted to see all of you today. It’s been a while since I’ve seen some of you, and it brings me so much joy.”


    Meanwhile, Jeff, who had been silent until then, perked up mischievously. He stepped forward and dered, “Mrs. Lewis, I’ll handle the dinner arrangements for us tonight!”


    He pulled out his phone, made a quick call, and announced to everyone, “I’ve booked a table at the five-star Hyatt Hotel. Let’s head over!”


    A collective gasp of surprise filled the air!


    Someone hesitated and said, “The Hyatt is a five-star establishment; isn’t that a bit extravagant for dinner? It must cost at least twenty to thirty thousand per meal!”


    “Exactly! Even if we split the bill, it would still be one or two thousand per person! That’s way beyond what we can afford on our current sries!”


    Nods of agreement spread through the group, as frowns and murmurs of concern followed.


    Only those from affluent backgrounds couldfortably dine at a five-star hotel and enjoy its luxuries.


    The individuals present were all orphans with limited educational backgrounds, leading them to secure only low-paying jobs. Their earnings barely covered their daily expenses, leaving no room for additional luxuries.


    Consequently, the prospect of dining at a five-star hotel filled them with anxiety, fearing it might exceed their monthly budgets and worsen their financial situations.


    With a chuckle, Jeff reassured them, “Rx, everyone! I’ll cover half the meal, and you all can split the other half. It’ll only be a few hundred each. How does that sound?”


    Relief washed over the group instantly.


    Indeed, Jeff’s offer meant they could dine out without feeling overly burdened financially.


    One person ventured, “Are you sure it’s okay for you to pay half the bill? It doesn’t seem fair to you.”


    Jeff waved his hand dismissively. “Oh, it’s no trouble at all! We’re here to celebrate Mrs. Lewis’s recovery; it’s a small thing!”


    What they didn’t realize was that meals and entertainment expenses could be reimbursed through Jeff’spany.


    Jeff had a clever n in mind. By appearing generous and covering half the bill while allowing others to pay the remainder, he intended toter submit the entire bill to hispany for reimbursement. This way, not only would he recover the money he spent, but he would also pocket the share from the others!


    In this scenario, if the meal cost thirty thousand, he would pay fifteen thousand while the others contributed the remaining fifteen thousand. He would then im thirty thousand from hispany, enhancing his reputation for generosity while effectively profiting fifteen thousand at the same time!


    Why not, indeed?