He handed his card to the manager directly. The manager, startled by Bennett's commanding demeanor, took a moment to regain his composure He accepted the card, and in his apology, asked the staff to prepare a small token for Claudia.

Once Bennett had settled the bill, the manager regained his footing and continued his earnest apologies. He presented the gift to Claudia and said, "Please accept this token from us. We hope this evening's incident doesn't ruin your date."

Upon seeing the gift bag, Claudia instinctively looked towards Bennett. Her innocent gaze reminded Bennett of an adorable rabbit.

This sight brought a hint of warmth to Bennett's typically stern countenance. "Accept it if you wish."

Claudia quickly extended her hand to take the gift, all the while smiling. “Thank you. I wasn't injured, so you need not feel so responsible."

“We apologize for our negligence. Please enjoy your evening.”

Bennett, his patience wearing thin, promptly wheeled Claudia towards the exit.

Claudia was intrigued by the gift bag's contents but deemed it inappropriate to inspect it while still within the restaurant's premises.

Near the counter, Kristy stood ready to pay her bill. She grimaced upon witnessing Claudia in the wheelchair, being wheeled towards the exit by Bennett.

“Madam, here is your card."

The cashier's voice broke Kristy's focused gaze. When she finally looked away, she inadvertently locked eyes with Bennett.

His fleeting glance seemed to pierce her soul.

Caught off guard, Kristy's hand trembled and the card dropped to the floor.

While the cashier apologized, Kristy hardly registered the words.

She picked up the card and made her exit through a side door of the restaurant.

Upon stepping into the elevator, Claudia's eyes met with Bennett's, a moment she hadn't anticipated.

Her ears colored a deep red as her arms subconsciously tightened around the bag she was holding.

The bag was delicate, and her forceful grip caused a rustling sound to fill the elevator space.

Only Bennett and Claudia occupied the elevator. The sound, quite unexpectedly, brought a rosy blush to her entire face.

“What's inside the bag?"

"What?"

Claudia, caught off guard by his voice, instinctively lifted her gaze to meet his black eyes, her eyelashes fluttering slightly. "Oh, right, the bag. Let me see."