To dine at the Luxe Lounge, it’s not enough to be rich - you also have to be a person of certain social status and reputation to be able to eat there.
Considering that Joanna Lawrence’s boyfriend is treating them to dinner at such a place, it’s clear that his social status must be extraordinary.
Looking at the nearby luxury car worth tens of millions of dollars, then at the expensive gifts in their hands, both women had complicated expressions on their faces.
Regardless of their expressions, there seemed to be no real happiness in them.
When Joanna initially started dating David Benington, they might have been envious, but not exactly jealous.
However, at this moment, thinking of that extraordinary handsome man with a noble and domineering presence, they couldn’t help but feel sour inside.
In their pursuit of better quality men, they had to rack their brains.
Yet, Joanna could effortlessly find all kinds of excellent men.
To say they weren’t envious or jealous would be a lie.
Both of them thought that Joanna’s invitation to dinner was essentially her way of showing off her new boyfriend.
Otherwise, why treat them to dinner at such a place like the Luxe Lounge?
And why prepare so-called gifts for them?
Wasn’t it just to show off how rich her boyfriend was?
With this in mind, the two of them became increasingly uncomfortable.
Joanna noticed their expressions and hesitated, asking with confusion, "Lillian, Gretchen, what’s wrong?"
"Nothing." Gretchen Skerit snapped back to reality, holding the gift bag and smiling politely, "Joanna, thank you for your boyfriend’s gift. This is the first time I’ve received such a valuable gift, and I really like the skincare products from this brand."
"Yeah, your boyfriend is really generous. This set of skincare products must be worth several thousand dollars. You’d better thank him on our behalf." Lillian White also said with a smile.
The two of them had returned to their normal expressions, with no trace of abnormality on their faces.
Joanna didn’t think much of it, and simply replied with a smile, "I’m glad you like it. Let’s get in the car and head over for dinner soon so we can return early."
Upon arriving at the Luxe Lounge.
As soon as Lillian and others got out of the car, they saw a few people standing at the entrance.
One of them appeared to be a manager of the restaurant. Upon seeing them, he immediately greeted them respectfully, "Ms. Joanna, good evening to all of you. President Ashton instructed me to welcome you. Please follow me, and watch your step."
It was well known that the owner of the Luxe Lounge was a very influential figure.
As a result, the employees working there all carried a certain air of arrogance.
Those who came to dine often had to give some face to the staff.
However, now these arrogant employees were treating them with the utmost respect, their attitude incredibly good.
The reason was clear to everyone present - it was definitely due to Joanna’s wealthy and handsome boyfriend.
Rather than being pleased by the respectful treatment, Lillian and Gretchen only felt an even richer sense of sourness inside them.
It seemed like Joanna’s current boyfriend was even more wealthy and powerful than David.
Only Aria Rowlett appeared particularly excited, looking around in all directions, and whispering to Joanna, "Joanna, have you been here before? This place really is so fancy, just like a palace."
"It’s my first time here too." Joanna was also quietly looking around.
The Luxe Lounge shared the same style as the restaurant Ashton Heath took her to last time.
However, it was much larger and more extravagant in its interior decoration, really making it quite palace-like.