Lester’s maternal grandmother, who was incidentally also Lyanna’s mother, Rita Garcia, found herself growing fonder of the potential couple sitting across from

her.

She leaned over to whisper to Lyanna, “Ms. Yates would make such a good match for Lester. Do you know if she has a boyfriend?”

Lyanna smiled and replied, “Don’t worry, Mom. I’ve looked into it, and she’s single.”

Rita beamed with delight upon hearing her answer. “That’s wonderful.”

Lester’s maternal grandfather, Edward Davis, was already 83 years old. However, he was still quite spry for his age.

He cheerfully slid the menu over to Tessa and said, “Ms. Yates, feel free to order anything you’d like from the menu.”

Since she was the guest, she didn’t bother declining. Instead, she graciously accepted the menu with a smile. “I’ll do just that, then.”

Fortuna served Orkfordian cuisine. Tessa flipped through the menu and found that most of the dishes they offered were Ucresian.

She picked a few reasonably priced dishes that were light and delicious, suitable for both the elderly and children.

Once she was done, she handed the menu back to Edward and said politely, “Grandpa, I’ve ordered my fill. Please go ahead.”

Her choice to address him as Grandpa filled Edward with joy, and he couldn’t help but regard Tessa as though she was his granddaughter-in-law.

“Of course.” Edward accepted the menu, grinning from ear to ear.

Cain remained composed as he observed their interactions. He hadn’t spoken much after expressing his gratitude toward Tessa.

That was because he knew Stephen. After all, his company worked closely with Jacobson Corporation.

Hence, he had attended Stephen’s engagement banquet last year.

The Jacobson family had invited both him and Lyanna. Unfortunately, Lyanna had been on a business trip in Lumia at the time and wasn’t able to attend.

That was also why she had no idea that Tessa had once been Stephen’s fiancée. Honestly, Cain was surprised when he first saw Tessa. However, he wasn’t an emotional individual, so he managed to keep his shock under lock and key.

He could tell that the Davis family, especially his wife, Lyanna, desperately wanted to match Lester with Tessa.

Yet, there was the matter of Tessa and Stephen’s relationship.

Cain thought to himself, “I have to talk to Lyanna about Tessa’s past with Stephen after dinner.”

Dinner went quite smoothly for all involved.

Lester and Tessa even took the opportunity to chat about some of the tough cases Everbright Law Group had taken on recently.

Everyone left the private room in great spirits once they were done with their meal.

Lyanna shot Lester a loaded look once more.

Lester immediately got the hint. So, he turned to Tessa and offered, “Why don’t I send you home, Ms. Yates?”

Tessa declined. “It’s fine, Mr. Cooper. I drove here tonight, and I hadn’t a drop of alcohol. I can drive myself home.”

Lester nodded slightly at her answer.

Soon, the elevator arrived on the first floor. The elevator doors slid open, and Tessa came face-to-face with Quentin and Naomi.

The couple who had been clinging to each other inside the elevator practically sprang apart when they saw her.

Naomi’s cheeks turned tomato red as she stammered, “T-Tess, what are you doing here?”

Tessa walked out of the elevator, her expression solemn.

Meanwhile, Quentin shot Lester a long, meaningful glance.

Tessa dragged Naomi to the side before turning to Lester and saying, “Mr.

Cooper, you should all go ahead without me. I’d like to have a word with my friend.”

Lester replied, “Alright.”

Lyanna beamed at her, saying, “Then, we’ll be taking our leave, Ms. Yates. Let’s have another get-together soon. Cassie, say bye to Ms. Yates.”

Cassandra did as she was told, parroting obediently, “Bye, Ms. Yates.”

Cain gave Tessa a polite nod as farewell. The elderly Davis couple also said their goodbyes to her before leaving.

Rita said happily, “Tess, do visit us whenever you have the chance.”

Tessa couldn’t bear to reject her offer and rain on her parade, so she responded politely, “Sure, I’ll see you next time.”