Dining in Ambrosia [Part 2]

Stephen and Ethan were mesmerized, not because of the feast that was laid out on their table, but at Kate's starry eyed appearance. The glutton was looking at the table as if she was someone who had not eaten for days.

Ciel and Chloe, on the other hand, felt their lips twitch at Kate's expression. The pretty girl was holding a fork on her hand and looking at Neville with a face that screamed 'can-I-really-eat-all-of-these-for-free?'.

Even Neville felt intimidated by Kate's wolf-like gaze. It was as if the girl in front of him would stab him with the fork in her hand if he refused to say the words 'It's FREE!'

"E-Everyone please eat," Neville stuttered. "The food is on the house. Eat as much as you want!"

"Neville, I love you!" Kate happily took the initiative to pile the foods in her plate. Ciel wanted to remind the girl beside him of etiquette, but he changed his mind. He believed that it would be best if the acquaintances they just met got to know her true colors. If they could accept her for what she was then good. If not then that was fine, too.

Ciel closely observed the expressions of everyone inside the VIP room. Neville was shocked at first, but now he was grinning as he looked at Kate. Luna's eyes were smiling as she elegantly chose her favorite dishes. It seemed that she didn't mind Kate's lack of manners.

Ciel didn't bother to look at Ethan's reaction because he knew that the boy was smitten with Kate. He focused his attention on Stephen instead. The gray-eyed boy's lips were twitching as he watched Kate eat like there was no tomorrow.

Stephen had seen Kate eat at the restaurant twice, but the girl showed proper etiquette while eating. He didn't know that Kate only acted like a proper lady during their first meeting because there were adults around. The second time was because, although the food she ate at the restaurant was good, it wasn't out of the ordinary.

However, the food in Ambrosia was on a whole different level. Kate was a good judge when it came to food. It was an instinct she acquired during the years she scavenged on the street. That same instinct took hold of her now and she threw all caution to the wind.

She used both hands and her mouth didn't stop chewing. The only saving grace was that they were eating inside a private room. If they were surrounded by people, Ciel, Chloe, and Claire would pretend that they didn't know her.

"Is the food really that delicious?" Neville asked. He had eaten inside this restaurant since he was young so the food had become an acquired taste to him. Seeing someone eat in a very lively manner inside their restaurant made him feel proud.

Kate stopped eating and looked at Neville with a serious expression.

"Neville."

"Y-Yes?"

"If you're not yet married when you reach the age of twenty-five, I will marry you," Kate said with a serious look on her face.

After the words left her mouth a sound of clattering sounded inside the VIP room. Ethan dropped the spoon in his hand. Stephen also dropped the fork he was holding just a few seconds ago.

"Y-You can't do that Kate," Ethan blurted in surprise.

"T-That's right! Marriage is an important subject," Stephen said in a disapproving tone. "You can't decide this so casually."

Kate looked at the two of them like a hungry lioness being deprived of her food. "Got a problem with that?"

"N-No."

"T-There's no problem!"

The two henpecked boys backed down. Kate wrinkled her nose and returned to eating her food. Ciel only watched this from the side with a smile. Neville was also grinning. Both of them knew that Kate was just joking and didn't mean what she said. At least, that was what they were thinking.

They didn't know that Kate was actually serious! Fortunately, Ethan and Stephen took Kate's words seriously and started to make plans.

"I still have twelve years to become a professional cook,' Ethan thought with determination. 'No, it will not take twelve years. I'll make it happen in eight years!'

Stephen sliced the steak in front of him while deep in thought. 'As if I'll let you marry that fatty. Isn't it just food? I'll hire the best cook not only in the UK, but in America, China, Japan, and any other country that will satisfy your palate.'

Although the two boys were making plans, they raised Neville's threat level in their hearts. This was their most dangerous rival as of yet.

Neville felt a slight tingle at the back of his spine. For some reason, he felt like someone was cursing him behind his back. His gaze landed on the chubby girl who was happily dipping an oyster into a sauce made of butter.

The only one who dared to badmouth him was this girl! Could she possibly be dissatisfied with her food? Neville eyed Luna but the girl ate with a smile on her face.

'She doesn't look dissatisfied but what is this sense of foreboding I'm feeling right now?' Neville thought with a frown. 'Forget it. Maybe it's just my imagination.'

"Big Brother, say Ahhh."

"Ahhh."

"Is it good?"

"Yes," Ciel answered with a smile. "Thank you, Chloe."

"Hehe."

Claire ate her seafood paella in peace. Her eyes were closed and there was a satisfied expression on her face. Ethan saw this and wasn't able to stop himself from commenting.

"Is it that good?"

"Mmm." Claire didn't even look at him and reached out to get a serving of roasted lamb studded with rosemary and garlic. Ethan noticed that the serving plate was not within her reach so he stood from his seat to grab the serving plate and assist her.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

"I want that one too." Claire pointed at the pizza across the table.

"Alright." Ethan easily took a slice of pizza and laid it on her plate.

"Thanks," Claire said. Her lips were curled up into a smile. Ethan then looked at Chloe who was happily feeding Ciel with a slice of steak. Although they were twins, the two girls' presence were very noticeable. Ethan wondered what he would feel if Kate or Claire fed him like Chloe did to Ciel.

Ethan narrowed his gaze and observed Ciel's expression. The blonde-haired boy was also feeding Chloe with food as if it was the most natural thing in the world. He felt envious and the desire to pursue Kate only became stronger. Stephen noticed his gaze and held back a snort.

Although the feast would eventually come to an end, the battle behind the scenes was just starting to take place.