FreeNovelChapter 177 When Debra Knived on Arcadia Avenue with her renovation proposal in hand, the line outside Yenger’s Delicacies stretched down the Six was taken aback.
Who knew there was still a joint with such a booming business? With a crowd like this, the cash register must be singing all day long. No wonder they were looking to expand the place! For a moment Debra couldn't help but feel a tinge of envy.
Just then, it struck her. She remembered Carole mentioning her diner was right here on Arcadia Avenue.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCould it be that Carole was the owner of Yeager’s Delicacies? Debra’s eyes widened in disbelief.
There’s no way! She remembered Carole dressed down in simple attire, not a piece of jewelry in sight. If Yeager’s Delicacies really was Carole’s, would she present herself so modestly? No, it couldn't be Carole’s Comforted by this thought, Debra relaxed a bit.
Finally, when the lunch rush eased and the line dissipated, Debra mada her way inside.
The decor was nothing fancy It was hard to believe such an unassuming place was the talk of the town.
Debra glanced around and approached a server, “Hi there, I'm the owner of Wise Walls Interiors. I'm looking for your boss” That's when she caught sight of a familiar figure.
It was... Carole? Indeed, it was Carolel Debra froze in her tracks. Was Yeager’s Delicacies actually Caroles? Or was Carole just working there? It had to be just a job, right? Debra tugged at the server's sleeve and asked in a low voice, “Hey, who's that woman over there?” The server glanced at Debra, “That's our boss, ma'am.” Debra’s face tumed pale.
It was true! Carole was the owner of this diner.
Debra swallowed hard, then inquired further, “The two stored next door, they're getting a facelift aren't they? How much is the rent per month around here?” The server replied. “The boss owns these buildings outright, so I'm not sure about rent. And as for the renovations, Malam, she’s already partnered up with another company. If that’s what you're here for, I'd hate for you to waste your time.” Carole owned these shops? Bought outright? Debra felt faint.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWith Cloudcrest real estate prices, those three stores were worth a fortune! Good heavens! Debra’s face grew whiter still, barely processing the revelation that Carole was so affluent After a long moment, she composed herself and approached Carole.
She was going to be Sarah’s mother-in-law, after all.
With the connection between their families, Even if the shops had deals with other companies, Carole would surely hand the renovation over to her! Plus, with Carola’s diner doing so well, there had to be ssecret recipe. She could coax it out of Carole! Then, she could open her own eatery right across the street! The more Debra thought about it, the brighter the picture seemed, and she approached Carole with confidence, “Carole, darling! I almost didn’t recognize you! We're practically family, so leave those two shops tofor the makeover! You know I'll hook you up with a sweet deall After all, we're so close!” Carole, well aware of the Brown family’s antics, showed no amusement.
Speople have no shame. After all that had transpired, they still had the gall to show up.
10:26 Chapter 177 “This lady, | don’t know you” Carole said with a polito smile. “And I've already entrusted Jackson from Willow Brook Designs with my shops.
Debra persisted. “Carole, honey, what are you saying? We know each other well! I'm Sarah’s future mother in- law?” Carole frowned, “Didn't Sarah tell you? She and Lacy broke up” “That's impossible Debra laughed “Why would Samh leave a cotch like Lacy Debra didn’t believe that Sarah would give up such a golden opportunity “Nana” Carole called out, Please show this Indy out. | don’t know her” Nann crusting ever Debra refused to budge, “Carole, we're family. How can you turn your back onlike this? Even if not for my sake, you should think of Sarah Carole slightly furrowed her brow and tumed to Jackson, “The noise is a bit much here. Shall we go to your office to sign the contract?” Jackson nodded, “Of course Debra hurried after Carole, “Carole, wait But Carole didn’t respond, stepping into Jackson's car and closing the door behind her.
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