Chapter 196 We Can Go Help Her
Having eaten at so many fine restaurants, Alaina had never heard of any small eatery serving truly delicious food.
This place was unlikely to be an exception.
The two women entered the shop, finding just one vacant table. They sat down together.
Maia happened to be delivering dishes to other customers. The moment she spotted Alaina, her brows furrowed slightly.
What’s she doing here?
After serving the food, Maia forced a smile and approached their table. “What would you two like to order
Alaina’s eyes widened in surprise upon recognizing Maia. “You’re working here? Then who’s the cook?
She remembered Ruth mentioning that Caroline had taken Maia in.
Seeing Maia here now, combined with Gloria’s praise, Alaina guessed the chef must be Caroline herself.
Knowing how the Somertons looked down on Caroline, Maia answered bluntly, “This shop belongs to Caroline. She’s the one cooking.”
. Alaina froze. She hadn’t expected Caroline to open her own restaurant.
With other customers waiting, Maia handed them a menu. “Write down your orders here. I’ll come back for it later.”
After she left, Gloria asked curiously, “You know the owner?”
Alaina gave a bitter smile. “More than know her–she’s my sister–in–law. I had no idea the girl opened a shop without telling the family.”
Having known Alaina only briefly, Gloria wasn’t familiar with her family situation.
Hearing the owner was her sister–in–law, she gushed enviously, “How wonderful to have such a talented cook in the family! You must get to enjoy her dishes whenever you want.”
Alaina nodded halfheartedly.
If only Caroline would actually cook for her whenever she pleased.
But that stubborn girl had long stopped obeying her.
Now with her own business, she’d be even more defiant.
As for the family matters, Aláina didn’t want to talk about them right now.
After the meal, she was prepared to leave without a word to Caroline.
Gloria looked puzzled. “Aren’t you going to say hello to your sister–in–law in the kitchen?”
Alaina shook her head with a light laugh. “She’s too busy. No need for formalities among family.”
Chapter 196 We Can Go Help Her
Watching the packed restaurant, jealousy burned in Alaina’s chest.
Judging by the turnout, the place must be making quite a bit every day,
Gloria suddenly suggested, “With your sister–in–law’s skills, you should discuss opening a larger restaurant together! The business could be even better.”
Alaina’s eyes lit up.
Why haven’t I thought of that?
Caroline’s talent was wasted on this hole-in–the–wall.
A bigger establishment with the Somertons‘ backing would surely be profitable.
After all, food was a universal demand–running a restaurant might even be more profitable than their old factory.
That evening at dinner, Alaina immediately shared news of Caroline’s restaurant.
All the Somerton brothers looked stunned.
Liam was furious. “That brat must’ve begged Mr. Sherwood to bankroll her!”
She refused to ask Mr. Sherwood for help to save the Somerton Clothing Factory, yet she had no problem getting him to help her open a restaurant.
In a city like Kingville, where every inch of land was worth a fortune, opening a restaurant was way harder than saving a clothing factory.
That damn Caroline. What a selfish bitch!
Now he had to clock in and out like everyone else, spend all day at the company, and even endure his supervisor’s disdain.
Just thinking about it made Liam fume. “Running a business isn’t that easy. Just wait. Her restaurant won’t last long–it’ll go under in no time.”
Alaina quickly interjected, “I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. Her place is already wildly popular. Several friends posted rave reviews on WhatsApp Status.”
Liam’s retort died in his throat.
Miguel, however, smiled slightly. “Regardless of whether Mr. Sherwood helped, Caroline earned that reputation through her own skills.”
Alaina echoed the smile. “Yes, Caroline has always had a natural talent for cooking. We all agreed on that. Now that she’s making money with it, we should be happy for her.
“It’s just… her restaurant is so small. Lots of customers leave when they find there’s no seating….at’s a big loss. If she could rent the shop next door, knock down the wall, and expand the space, it’d be perfect.”
Miguel replied, “It’s a good idea, but expanding the restaurant would cost a lot. Plus, with more customers, Caroline might not be able to handle it all.”
The current setup was fine definitely better than delivering food.
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