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As Charlie and his companions engaged in animated conversation, the restaurant manager approached them.

“Excuse me. Could you please lower your voices so as not to disturb the other guests?”

Feeling embarrassed, Andy retorted, “Can’t we even enjoy ourselves a bit?”@@novelbin@@

“It’s a public place, Andy. Let’s be considerate,” one of the alumni chimed in. “And remember, we’re only here because of Charlie’s connections. Let’s show some respect.”

Feeling humiliated, Andy was about to argue back, but Charlie promptly calmed his fellow companions.