Damien stepped out of his car and looked at the modern restaurant in front of him. It had the spark of modern architecture and neon lights were used as exterior decor. A sign was placed at the front which read "Gilded Ecstasy".
Damien walked past the gates of the restaurant and walked inside the hall which was illuminated by the chandeliers. There was only one table set at the centre of the restaurant and Edwin Turner sat on it.
Edwin gave Damien a haughty look as he stood up and greeted with no sincerity whatsoever.
"It's a pleasure to be in the presence of Damien Starborne."
"Pleasure is all mine, Edwin Turner." Damien reciprocated with the same tone.
Edwin's smile faltered from that but he just shook his head as sat down.
"Haha! Let's eat first." Edwin said as he pointed towards the chair in front of him.
Damien looked at Edwin for a few moments before nodding and sitting down on the chair.
Edwin clapped his hands in a dramatic way and waiters holding plates came out and started to serve the food.
"I have made sure to only order the best for you." Edwin said with a small smile on his face.
Damien, however, just nodded at that. Seeing that, Edwin thought.
'Act as mighty as you want, Damien Starborne. It's going to be your last day after all.'
"Dig in." Edwin spoke as he began filling his plate with food and started to eat, Damien as well followed behind him.
Soon the place was filled with the sound of knives and spoons touching the plate and clinking glass. A few moments later, Edwin spoke as he continued to eat.
"I wonder, why did you stop working with us?" Edwin questioned, his eyes fixed on Damien.
Damien looked up at him as he answered.
"The rumors about your working are affecting the business. So, I had no other options."
"Such rumors come and go, you know that don't you? Damien. You should trust your partners, don't you?" Edwin questioned as he placed his spoon down.
"I can't place the future of the whole emporium in danger just for that."
"I can understand. But, why did you not talk about it to me? How is it fair that you just annul the contract from your side?" Edwin said with a smile but his eyes were cold.
The whole place turned silent as both of them looked at each other for a few seconds after which Edwin started to laugh heartily as he spoke.
"HAHA! I am just joking with you, Damien."
Damien, however, didn't react and continued to stare at him with an indifferent look on his face.
Edwin, feeling awkward due to continuous stare, grabbed the bottle of a vintage wine as he stood up from his chair and uncorked it. He walked towards Damien as he poured the wine in a wine glass and passed it to him.
Damien stared at him without any changes in his expressions.
"Try it, it's one of the best wines I have ever tried." Edwin praised with a big smile on his face. But seeing Damien's disinterest his smile faded, he tossed the wine glass aside and scowled at Damien.
"Why can't you act like-" Edwin yelled at him but Damien cut in.
"Get it over with, Edwin."