<.Back to an hour ago, on Ruediger's side.>
Even though Declan told Ruediger to meet at half past two, he decided to head there early. Before he left, he covered the pot he used to make snow fungus dessert soup on the stove.
The other day, Lariette mentioned craving some of the sweet soup. She just had to reheat it once she got home after school. Ruediger most likely would return way later.
The clock on the truck's dashboard ticked toward two as Ruediger reached the area near the Elsher Group headquarters. He checked the navigation system while looking outside before finally spotting his meeting place with Declan.
The Elsher family heir told Ruediger to wait for him at the five-star Japanese fusion restaurant nearby. The former had already reserved a private room there.
Ruediger parked the truck not far from the sleek, glass-fronted restaurant. He assumed it was just a few hundred meters from the Elsher Group.
'Still half an hour to go.'
