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Chapter 729 Cafe Lake Dragonia
Ferell drove into the parking lot of Cafe Lake Dragonia
The café was located just 30 yards southeast of Dragon Manor, nestled in a simple, five–story building
The entire building had five floors in total.
The café occupied the first and second floors.
The third floor was reserved for staff rest and office space.
The fourth and fifth floors were off–limits to everyone–private areas for the cafe’s owner.
Behind the building was Lake Dragonia
Across the lake, on the other side, stood the back of Dragon Manor.
From a higher vantage point, the second floor of the café offered a clear view of Dragon Manor’s rear garden.
The owner of the café was a mysterious figure, quiet and elusive.
No one knew much about him.
Very few had ever seen him in person.
It was rumored that he was an older man, probably in his fifties.
The employees and regular customers simply referred to him as Flint.
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n most days, Flint stayed hidden away in a small, tucked–away room at the back of the cafe.
He didn’t leave much.
Sometimes, though, he’d step out to greet the customers.
Everyone knew that when Flint appeared, it was a rare event. The cafe would run a special–everything was half–off. Sometimes, they’d even get their drinks for free.
The cafe had been around for 20 years.
In all that time, no one had seen Flint make a fortune, nor had they ever noticed the cafe struggling.
It had been steady, running the same way all these years
It wasn’t about business for Flint. He didn’t seem interested in profits. Instead, it was just something to t his days.
When the cafe was busy, he would come out and chat with people.
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But on quieter days, he liked to be alone. He would sit by a window on the second floor, a pot of coffee in front of him
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Hours would pass as he watched the calm waters of Lake Dragonia, his eyes drifting to the eerie, distant shape of Dragon Manor across the lake,
They stepped out of the car, and Marge stayed still, staring at the café for a long time.
Marrisa, Brenda, Joanna, and Robin moved forward a few paces, but then they stopped. Marge was still there, staring into space.
“Mrs. Leif, are you okay?” Brenda asked, her voice soft. She and Joanna turned back, walking toward her. Brenda reached out and gently touched her arm.
Marge blinked, like she’d just woken up from a dream. Oh, I. I just got a little dizzy from the ride.”
Robin saw her eyes shift, and he knew something was wrong.
Marrisa stepped closer, placing an arm around Marge’s shoulders. “You might be pushing yourself too hard, Marge. You just got over that old health problem. Maybe it’s time to take it easy. If you’re too tired. you should rest.”
Marge smiled, but it didn’t quite reach her eyes. I’m fine. It’s just the car. I get dizzy if I ride
long.”
By this time, they had made it into the café.
As they walked inside, two men in black clothes quickly passed them, heading straight toward the back of the café.
Robin’s instincts kicked in. He could tell right away. These were the people who had been following them.
You three head up to the second floor, Robin said. “Find a seat and order whatever you want. I’ve got something to do in the back. I’ll join you shortly.”
Brenda gave a quick nod, then led the others up the stairs, following the café staff.
When they reached the second floor, they noticed the pair of customers who had been sitting by the window were now leaving
The group quickly claimed the vacant seats, choosing a spot with a perfect view.
It was quiet here, and from the window, they could see all of Lake Dragonia
The lake was dark at night, with no lights to break the stillness.
A soft mist floated above the water, giving the scene an eerie, almost otherworldly feel. It was like. something out of a dream, distant and intangible.
Brenda placed an order for milk, coffee, and a selection of pastries for everyone, remembering Robin’s
request.
As they sat down, the drinks and food on their way, a well–dressed young man and woman approached
their table.
The woman punched in a number on her phone, pointing toward their table without even looking at them. “Get up. This seat’s ours now.
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Brenda and the others stared at her, unstre of what to Domke of the situatio
The woman didn’t wait for a response. She started talk “Michelle, this seat by the window on the second floor waiting for you.”
into the phone as if nothing had happened. Cafe Lake Dragonia has a great view, I’ll be here
She paused, listening. Then, she added, “Oh, and by the way, I’ve brought my new boyfriend, Fauss When you get here, I’ll introduce you. How long before you and Mr. McKay get here?”
“Five minutes? Seriously? Hurry up!”
“Okay, okay, just move faster. Faustus and I are hitting de bar later, so don’t take all night”
“Sweetie, I just got back from overseas, and you’re the est person I called. You better appreciate my time Ha–ha!”
She ended the call and looked over at Brenda and her group, clearly annoyed. “Did you hear me? Get up My friends are coming, and they’ll want this spot,”
Turning to the waiter, she snapped, “Come on, get their stuff‘ and move it. Clean this seat. I don’t trust it- Too many germis,”
The waiter hesitated, standing off to the side, unsure how to handle the situation.
When the woman saw they hadn’t moved, she raised her voice, sharp and demanding. “Why are you still sitting there? Didn’t you hear me?”
Brenda and the others were st
confused, thinking maybe the woman was just out of her mind.
But it didn’t take long to realize–it was just plain bullying.
“What’s that supposed to mean? Why should we give you our seats?”
The woman didn’t expect resistance.
“Who are you, girl? How dare you take that tone with ine? Do you know who I am? I’m Melissa Field! Yes, the Fields are my family!
“We’re one of the top five wealthiest families in Brighton, and anything I want, I get.”
“I can even buy this whole coffee shop if I wanted to!”
“And now I demand you leave this table! You want money? How about 1,500? No? Seventy–five hundred, then!”
“Take it and seram! Show me your QR code. I’ll Venmo you!”
Marrisa was annoyed by the attitude. She said carefully, Ms. Field, there are a lot of empty tables around you, so why must you take ours? It’s rude, don’t you think?”
“You come from a big family, so I’m sure they’ve taught you decorum?”
“It’s not right to strongarm us into anything”
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Melissa was furious. No one had the right to talk about her upbringing.
“What the Pck did you just say to me, you hag?”
“This taking this table whether you like it or not! If you don’t leave, I’ll make you, and I won’t be nice about
Joanna shook her head. “Ms. Field, that is just rude, We all customers here, so get in line.”
“You’re just embarrassing yourself at this rate
“Who the hell are you? How dare you take that tone with me? You’re nothing!” Melissa jabbed a finger at Joanna. “One more word out of you, and I’ll rip that mouth off”
