With the soup served, the rest of the dishes followed in succession.

There was only the sound of moving tableware and cutlery clinking in the private room. Bennett, the one handling the bill, didn't say anything. His sole focus was on Claudia's preferences and needs, seemingly oblivious to Xavier's presence.

Just after Bennett asked Claudia if she wanted to try the fish, Xavier suddenly brought up the topic of their acquaintance. “I didn't realize you and Claudia knew each other, Mr. Dreskin."

Bennett glanced at him impassively. "I didn't expect you and her to be acquainted, either.”

Xavier chuckled. "How did you two meet? I'm quite curious. After all, I've never seen any women around you before."