Chapter 402

**Chapter 402**
**+25 BONUS**

By the time she was done, the waiter had completely filled his notepad and looked quite embarrassed. His face was bright red. He quickly turned to a new page and, with clenched teeth, asked, “And what else?”

Chester smiled and did almost the same thing, but with a different dish.

The waiter walked away, grumbling under his breath, clearly annoyed with them. Chester couldn’t help but let out a big laugh as he watched the waiter leave.

He looked at Nan, his face filled with awe.

“That was impressive,” he told her, still laughing. “Not many people know exactly how they want their food prepared like that.”

Nan shrugged, trying to hold back a smile.

She smiled to herself, noticing that her cheeks felt unusually warm.

“Just a habit, I guess,” she said softly, looking down at her wine glass. “Thanks for backing me up. I was worried he would hate me for the rest of the night.”

It was evening, and Nan felt a bit anxious. She worried that Chester might end up disliking both of them.

Chester laughed again, and to her surprise, Nan enjoyed the sound.

“What do you do for work?” Chester asked suddenly.

Nan’s face turned even redder. She was in her…

In her twenties, she felt like she hadn’t accomplished much in life. Unlike Chester, a well-known chef, she felt small in comparison.

“I’m just a waitress at the Carter resort,” she said softly to him, looking down as she spoke.

Chester took a sip of his wine and raised his eyebrows in surprise. “No way, really?” he asked. “That makes sense. It’s no wonder you know exactly how you like your food prepared. That place is pretty fancy! Patrick Carter really runs a tight ship there.”

Nan smiled, enjoying the conversation.

Nan nodded as she thought about her boss, Delta Carter. He was tough but also fair. Over the years, he had given Nan the raises she asked for and even praised her skills. Delta traveled a lot, and he always relied on Nan to handle things while he was away.

Chester looked at Nan, his eyes focused on her as he spoke. “Patrick is actually a friend of mine. If he ever gives you any trouble, just let me know. I’ll take care of it.”

Nan nodded, feeling a mix of relief and curiosity about Patrick. She appreciated Chester’s offer to help.

“He’s actually a pretty good boss,” she admitted with a smile.

He nodded thoughtfully. “I’m glad to hear that. How long have you worked for him?”

“Five years,” she replied.

She admitted this shyly.

He looked surprised.

“Wow, he doesn’t usually keep employees for that long…” he said, tilting his head at her. “You must be really special.” There was a hint of jealousy in his voice that she noticed.

Nan felt her cheeks heat up as she noticed the attention around her.

“I wouldn’t say that,” she replied quickly.

Before long, their food arrived. The waiter served them with a dismissive look. He asked if they needed anything else, but it was clear he wasn’t interested in their response.

They asked for more wine, and the waiter went off to get it for them.

Chester laughed as he picked up his fork.

“He’s going to be complaining about us all night,” he said with a grin.

**Chapter**

Nan let out a small snort, not meaning to, and felt her cheeks turn red from the sound. Chester couldn’t help but grin wider; he thought it was the cutest sound he had ever heard.

Before long, the waiter came back with their wine and quickly left again without saying anything else.

Nan and her friend sat down to eat, both trying hard not to laugh as they started their meal.

Nan took small bites, carefully noticing all the different flavors. She was impressed by how well the chef used thyme, mixing it with other seasonings that usually didn’t go together. Each bite brought new tastes, and she appreciated the creativity.

As they continued to eat, they shared their thoughts on the food. Nan’s friend chimed in, commenting on how the unexpected seasonings made the dish exciting. They both agreed that it was a delightful surprise.

The atmosphere was filled with warmth and laughter, making their meal enjoyable. Nan felt grateful for the experience and the company. They finished their food, still smiling and chatting about their favorite flavors, excited to try new dishes in the future.

She had a habit of naming the different seasonings in the dishes she ate, but she didn’t even realize she was doing it. It wasn’t until she noticed Chester staring at her that she became aware of her habit.

**Chapter 402**

Nan let out a small snort without meaning to, and her cheeks turned red from embarrassment. Chester couldn’t help but smile even more; he thought her sound was the cutest thing he had ever heard.

Soon, the waiter came back with their wine and then left again, leaving Nan and Chester to enjoy their moment together.

Without saying another word, they both tried to hold back their laughter as they began to eat their food.

Nan took small bites, paying close attention to the different seasonings she could taste. She was impressed by the use of thyme, especially when it was combined with other flavors that complemented it perfectly.

Typically, they wouldn’t work together, but in this case, they did.

She had a bad habit of noting the different seasonings in the dishes she ate without realizing it. She didn’t even know she was saying it out loud until she noticed Chester looking at her.

He stared at her with wide eyes.

Before he could say anything, he saw someone walking up behind Nan. His expression darkened.

“What the heck…” he whispered.