âMaybe the owner is too generous, and doesnât know where to spend his money.â
It was crowded and lively inside, but they could not see the two men they were looking for.
Watching in the dark, a man in a black uniform saw Nicole and gave the waiter a look.
Taking the hint, the waiter walked toward her with a bottle of expensive wine.
Nicole who was admiring the place with Sheila, didnât realize that an accident was coming her way.
She only returned to her senses in astonishment after the waiter bumped into her and the bottle of red wine fell to the ground.
âMiss, this wine is the most prized item of our winery!â
âIââ
Nicole looked at the waiter who was trembling, then down at the shattered bottle of red wine on the ground, feeling baffled.
Iâm so unlucky!
Why must I happen to break their most prized item?
âHow much is it? Weâll pay for it,â Sheila asked generously, thinking that the price of a bottle of wine was nothing for Yan Group.
A man in uniform with a manager badge walked up to them and sized the two of them up.
âMiss, this bottle of red wine has been bought by a gentleman. Since youâve knocked it over, we need you to negotiate with that gentleman as weâre not in the position to handle this matter.â
A gentleman?
Nicole was stupefied.
Sheila whispered into her ear, âRelax. Itâll be okay. We can just compensate him. No big deal.â
Then, she turned to ask, âWhereâs that gentleman? Take us to see him.â
The winery manager gave a light nod. âIâm sorry, but this lady is the one that has knocked over the wine. She should be the one to resolve this matter with him.â
He looked at Nicole with a firm stance.
âYou want her to go by herself? What does it matter if another person tags along? Iâll go with her!â
âThat gentleman has always enjoyed solitude, so please understand, Miss.â
Sheila looked at Nicole with great worry. âWill there be a problem?â
After a moment of silence, Nicole assured her that she would call her if something happened and then walked toward the VIP suite with the manager.
âPlease come in, Miss.â
Nodding, Nicole followed the manager inside the room, and saw a man drinking a cup of tea.
He was good-looking, but he did not have an intimidating presence like Evan did, nor was he as mild-mannered as Rocky. Instead, he gave off a unique vibe that was not to be underestimated.
There was even a dazzling smile on his face when he looked at her.
âWhatâs the matter?â
âSir, this lady broke your wine. What are you planning to do, Sir?â
When the manager finished speaking, Nicole said, âExcuse me. I can compensate you, is that okay?â
âMiss, this wine is the most prized item of the winery, so thereâs only one bottle. You canât buy it even with money.â
So he doesnât accept my compensation then!
âOkay. How would you like to settle this?â Nicole looked at him sincerely.
âPlease allow me to introduce myself first. My name is Levant. How should I address you, Miss?â
âM-My name is Nicole Lane.â She forced a smile. âMr. Levant, Iâm really sorry, whatââ
Levantâs mouth quirked at the corners. âThatâs not my last name. My last name is Musgrave. You should just call me Levant.â
Levant Musgrave?
Nicole repeated the name in her head, feeling that something was off. Yet, she didnât dwell on it as she was eager to settle the matter at hand.
âMr. Levant, what do you plan to do with this wine?â
âThat bottle of wine is a one-off, which canât be bought with money. Thatâs why I donât want compensation. What about you do me a favor to offset it?â
After mulling over the suggestion, Nicole looked at him warily and asked, âWhat kind of favor?â
âI havenât thought of it yet. You donât need to be nervous, Miss. What I want you to do is definitely an easy thing. You can do it if you remember it in the future. But itâs okay if you donât remember it.â
Really?
I must keep my word. I canât do nothing after having knocked over his expensive wine.
âOkay. As long as itâs something reasonable, I will do it.â
âCan you give me your contact number, then?â
Nicole nodded and told him her phone number.