Chapter 137

He sent a delightful breakfast to Serenity and Jasmine. The Lowe family was wealthy, and their chef, who hailed from a five-star hotel, was well compensated for his exceptional cooking. Additionally, as childhood friends, he was well aware of their culinary preferences.

“Lucky me!” Serenity exclaimed as she and Jasmine savored the meal prepared by Shawn.

Shawn watched the two women enjoy their food with delight, unable to hide the grin spreading across his face.

With a smile, he asked, “Serenity, when can you invite me out for a meal?”

“This Saturday. I’ll treat you to lunch. What do you want to eat? Jasmine, you should join us too. We don’t have much business on weekends, so closing the shop for a day won’t hurt. Plus, if you stay home, your families will just nag you about when you’ll get married. Why not enjoy a meal together instead?”

Jasmine quickly agreed, “Sure.”

She, too, dreaded the thought of spending the weekend at home, facing her parents’ relentless questioning. Her mother often urged her to marry into a wealthy family to live a life of luxury like her aunt. Jasmine felt overwhelmed by her mother’s persistent pressure. Her father was slightly more understanding, suggesting that she should find someone from a family with a similar background to avoid any issues of status.

“There’s a restaurant with great food next to Beans and Cream. It’s not overly fancy, but it’s nice enough, and the prices are reasonable, so it’s quite popular. Let’s eat there. After lunch, we can head next door to Beans and Cream for a cup of coffee. After all, it’s the most upscale café in the city.”

The last time Serenity accompanied her friend on a blind date at Beans and Cream, she felt that it

The ambiance was pleasant, but she didn’t pay attention to the shops nearby. She intended to treat Shawn to a meal, but he unexpectedly suggested that venue for lunch. Regardless, she had no reason to decline.