Chapter 2263


    In the next two days, Nathan was upied with work since there were documents that required the Chief Military Governor''s attention, but still, he made time for his family.


    The third day began on a regr note as well. Benson went to pick Queenie up in the afternoon after she finished school while Nathan went to Cross Corporation to fetch Penny and Kylie.


    Not long after he arrived at thepany, Penny, Kylie, and Ava walked over to the car to meet him.


    The three fetchingdies instantly became the center of attention when they walked out of thepany.


    Although they each had different styles, their beauty was unparalleled.


    All eyes trailed them until they went into Nathan''s red sedan.


    Nathan was happy to see his wife. "Do you want to get anything along the way, or should we go straight home?" he asked once she got in.


    "We''re not having dinner at home today," Penny replied. "Didn''t Mom tell you?" "Oh!" Nathan was surprised. "She didn''t. Where are we going for dinner?"


    Penny smiled at him. "Well, you see, Mom has been really eager to match Kylie up with someone, so she introduced her to a gentleman. I heard he''s quite a catch."


    She paused and looked at her cousin.


    "We''ll be meeting this guy tonight at dinner. I can''t wait to see how things turn out," she said cheekily.


    Kylie, who was opposed to this arrangement from the very beginning, shot her a re the moment she heard Penny teasing her.


    “Come on. Don''t be so serious. We''re just there to see if he''s good enough for you."


    Penny then told Nathan the address and he drove to Royal Garden, the newly-opened gourmet restaurant in Channing.


    The name of the restaurant rang a bell to Nathan. He recalled that Thomas invested in this restaurant.


    After Nathan told him to wash himself clean from illegal businesses, the soldier took his advice.


    Although he was still the King of the Underworld, he took Nathan''s words to heart. He was no longer involved in illicit activities. Instead, he put his heart and soul into carving a niche out for himself in the food and beverage industry by investing in several fine dining restaurants.


    Nathan was expecting to see Thomas at the Royal Garden, but he did not. Instead, they were greeted by an immactely-dressed and neatly- groomed man. He was dressed in a white cored shirt and cks. When he saw Nathan and the others, he came forward quickly, giving them a warm wee. "Hi, Ms. Tonkins," he addressed Kylie in particr. "I''m Johannes Little. I believe you''ve already heard about me."


    "Hi, nice to meet you." Kylie was unfazed.


    Johannes was clearly excited to see her in person. He was d Kylie turned out to be prettier in person. He stole a look at Penny and Ava and could not help but gasp.


    They are all so attractive''. Well, if things don''t work out between Kylie and me, I can still try it out with the other two. It would be great if I got that girl in a pencil skirt. She''s a thick and juicy one.N?velDrama.Org content.


    The pervert''s thoughts were all written on his crooked face. Nathan and Penny saw through him the moment they saw his reaction. Their first impression of the man got their guards up.


    Meanwhile, Johannes himself was still unaware that his intentions were clear as day to the guests.


    He started asking Kylie about Penny and Ava.


    "Penny is my cousin, and beside her is her husband, Nathan Cross," she replied before turning to Ava. "And this is my friend, Ava Quinn."


    What? She''s married?


    Johannes was disgruntled. He nced at Nathan, and a feeling of jealousy budded in his heart.


    It''s okay. I might not get to have that chic in my bed, but if all goes well, I will still get Kylie.


    This thought reignited his passion.


    He smiled widely at them, gesturing


    at them to follow him. "Come, L reserved the biggest private room here at this restaurant. Follow me," he invited, leading the way


    "Royal Garden shot to fame recently. I had to book this ce three days in advance."


    "I guess you must know someone on the inside to be able to get a ce then?" Kylie asked.


    Herpliment stroked his ego.


    The man ran his fingers through his


    hair in an airy manner and smiled. "Nah, it''s nothing. I know the boss personally. His name is Thomas Dunn. He''s an influential man here in Channing, but he actually works for my family."


    What? Thomas works for you?


    Kylie was doubtful.


    Likewise, Penny and Ava were skeptical.


    They knew that Thomas was Nathan''s direct subordinate and had great respect for him. He might be an ex-service member, but he still ran some businesses in Channing.


    Everyone was suspicious that Johannes was bragging, but thetter failed to read the room.


    He took their facial expressions as signs of amazement and started feeling proud of himself.


    He was willing to do anything to have any women under him. To him, the consequences of his actions would not be an issue once he nailed that


    woman.


    Besides, given how most women in this country still held on to conservative values, they would choose not to expose their shame after he slept with them.


    It went without saying that Johannes had ensnared many women, but it would not be long before he could continue his ploys without facing retribution.


    He met Nathan tonight, and Nathan would not let him off the hook.