Chapter 173: Arriving at the Restaurant

The next day. As Elena had mentioned, their meeting was scheduled at a five-star hotel restaurant in the evening. Since they were all part of the wealthy social circle, there was no deliberate secrecy. Instead, they had already released the information in advance. This was how Elena got to know about it and immediately informed Martina. The two of them had already planned it out; they were determined to make Amy pay the price tomorrow. She wouldn't learn her lesson unless consequences followed. Thankfully, Amy's previous attempts had failed; otherwise, the consequences could have been severe. This wasn't the first time she had done something like this. Before, Martina had chosen to tolerate it because of the incident when Amy kneeled down and Benjamin stepped in. But Amy showed no signs of remorse and even intensified her actions. In this situation, if Martina were to remain indifferent, she would be the most foolish person. Martina's previous choice of compromise was solely because she wanted to be with Benjamin. But now, she had let go of such desires, leaving no room for hesitation. There was no need for her to tolerate. As time ticked away, Martina had made early preparations. Today, she was dressed in a strong and commanding outfit. The so-called commanding outfit was actually a captivating red dress that almost reached her ankles. It had a halter-neck design, revealing her delicate collarbone and fair skin. Paired with the extensive hollowed-out skin on her back, it was even more tempting. There was no one who wouldn't fall for her allure. When Elena came to pick up Martina for their departure, she was stunned by Martina's current look. "Oh my goodness, you are stunning! Who are you trying to enchant?" Elena exclaimed. Martina's expression was somewhat different from her usual self; today, she had a bit of an excessive coldness, as if a single glance from her could make people feel frightened. "Nonsense! I'm just trying to add a bit of presence. Today, we're going to confront and demand answers." Martina replied. "I know," Elena playfully stuck her tongue out. "I was just kidding. But seriously, you look so different from your usual self! Anyway, let's go. I've prepared everything we need. Today, we must make Amy understand the consequences of offending us!" Elena drove, and they quickly arrived at the five-star restaurant they had agreed upon. Before getting out of the car, Martina reminded, "Don't forget we're here for serious business, no drinking." A few days ago, it was because Elena drank too much that things escalated, and she still had lingering fear about it. She certainly wouldn't repeat the same mistake. "Don't worry, I won't drink. That won't happen again. I want to witness Amy paying the price for her actions. Drinking or anything like that won't be on my agenda!," Elena reassured. In the conversation, Elena inadvertently thought of Leslie, who had been a tough guy despite being mistreated and even fought with so many people. That guy was genuinely impressive. As she thought about it, she compliment, "By the way, Martina, Leslie seems to be someone close to Benjamin, right?" Martina unbuckled her seatbelt and glanced at Elena, "Yes, he is Benjamin's representative for investigating information and handling confidential matters. Why? Are you interested in him?" Elena quickly shook her head, "What do you mean 'interested'? I was just asking casually. Don't make wild guesses. If others hear and misunderstand, what will we do?" "If that's the case, I might be guilty then. I was just a little curious and puzzled. How could that guy be so formidable? He didn't seem afraid of fighting with so many people. It's amazing! I should find a bodyguard like Leslie in the future. Just for safety, you know." Elena's expression took on a subtle change as she went on denying, possibly not even aware she was repeatedly dismissing the notion. Martina wasn't easily convinced by what Elena said. She suspected that Elena had other thoughts in her mind. Since Elena didn't want to share, Martina didn't ask further but gave a few more reminders, "Just try to be more careful and not act impulsively or recklessly in the future. As for the bodyguard thing, if you really like it, I can talk to Benjamin and maybe we can have Leslie act as your bodyguard for a couple of days." Elena felt even more embarrassed now, "Why are you still talking about this? Alright, it's getting late. Let's get out of the car quickly, or we might be late!" Martina immediately saw through Elena's genuine shyness and realized something. Could it be that this girl really had some feelings for Leslie? If that were the case, Elena might need to seriously consider it. Considering, Leslie appeared to excel in physical combat. Having served as Benjamin's close associate for an extended period, his prowess in this area was truly commendable. However, in other aspects, he might not be that great. After getting out of the car, memories of that night replayed in Elena's mind involuntarily, especially the scene where Leslie got into a fight with others. It was unforgettable. Having a bodyguard like Leslie by her side would indeed bring a sense of security to Elena. However, due to concerns about her image, she couldn't reveal her true thoughts. The two of them walked side by side and arrived at the restaurant together. In the restaurant, they had already booked a large private room in advance, which would accommodate about 50 people. Most of them were men, with only around 20 women present. They all knew each other, but not everyone was equally familiar with each other. Only someone as sociable as Elena could strike up conversations with everyone. As Elena led Martina into the private room, she noticed that almost all the tables were occupied, except for one table that was empty. Everyone's gaze instantly turned towards the entrance, and when they saw Martina, their eyes lit up with interest. However, since Elena was with Martina, it wouldn't be appropriate to make their thoughts too obvious. They had to be discreet in expressing their interest and feelings.