Yolanda stood up, furious, as she motioned to march over to Orson and Bonnie.
However, Harold frowned and pulled his wife back down, saying, “That’s enough. I know how despicable Bonnie is, but it’s not the right time to teach her a lesson. Master Kieran is our priority. Don’t lose sight of your goal over something petty. Don’t you think it’ll be easier after we get Master Kieran on our side?”
Yolanda listened to her husband’s reasoning and calmed down a bit. “You have a point. Master Kieran is our priority. I guess I can teach Bonnie a lesson next time.”
Then, they saw the manager leap up from the cough in the reception area. He then hastily marched toward Bonnie and Orson.
Judging by Bailey’s anxious posture and demeanor, he could not wait to stand beside them. Meanwhile, Yolanda was dumbfounded, asking, “What’s gotten that manager’s panties in a bunch?”
“It must be because he’s excited to see Master Orson,” Harold answered. Then, he saw Bonnie and said through gritted teeth, “Do you think it’s because of that good-for-nothing?”
However, what happened next proved him wrong. Bailey ran to the duo and addressed Bonnie first instead of Orson. He was so worked up that he stuttered, “Y-You’re here at last!”
Bailey quickly suppressed his feelings and smiled. He explained, “The waiter informed me of your arrival when I was in the office earlier. When I heard the news, I abandoned my work and ran over to welcome you, but you were already gone when I got out.
“I didn’t know which private room you were in and didn’t dare to check the security footage. I also told the owner’s son about your arrival.
“He was ecstatic and wanted me to ensure you stay. Would you mind waiting a moment? He’s on a private plane here as we speak. He also said he’ll buy you dinner tonight, ma’am. If he fails, he won’t be able to sleep tonight.”
Meanwhile, Harold and the other two heard everything Bailey said. The trio were shocked and confused by what they heard.
“Um, why is the manager so respectful toward Bonnie? He’s showing her more respect than he did Master Orson. Did he also greet Bonnie first?” Trina paled, and a sinking feeling in her gut followed. Yolanda was just as puzzled. “You’re right. I wonder why the manager did that.”
“I’ll find out.” Harold suppressed his explicable feelings and smiled before approaching Bailey. “Can I please have a moment of your time, Mr. Bailey? I have some questions for you.”
Bailey frowned and rejected him. “I’m busy serving a VIP now. I don’t have time for your questions. Stand aside and wait for me. I’ll get to you when I’m free.”
Harold did not expect the manager to disrespect him like that. To make matters worse, Bailey did it in Bonnie’s presence, infuriating Harold.
Harold urged, “It’s just a single question, Mr. Bailey. It won’t take long.”
As Bailey wondered if he should tend to the older man, Harold instinctively glanced at Bonnie. Naturally, she knew what Harold wanted to ask. She waved at Bailey and said, “It’s okay. You can tend to him. I’ll just sit here.”
Now that Bailey had permission, he followed Harold and stopped several feet from Bonnie. “We’re far enough, sir. What is it you wanted to ask?”
Harold glanced at Bonnie before whispering to the manager, “Why are you so respectful to that girl? Is she somehow involved in Colonial Cuppa?”
