Chapter 121 - Crafty Eleanor (1/2)

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”Dad, I heard you are selling this restaurant. So… I have a plan. That you don't need to sell this hotel and still send Daniel abroad. And let Layla learn culinary arts,” Eleanor said.

The family of four dropped their jaws when they heard her.

”What!?” Layla yelled.

Indeed it was so shocking to her. Bachelors in Culinary Arts! That was her dream! She doesn't mind studying for a bachelor's even in a shabby college as long as she works hard. She wanted to do it, that's all that matters! And without selling the land!

”That's so fucking good!” Layla yelled.

”Layla, Language!” Daniel reprimanded her. A glare from her brother was enough for her to shut up. Even Clara looked at Layla with displeasure.

”So… what do you want, Eleanor?” Arnold asked.

”I know you are doubting, Dad,” Eleanor said.

”Of course, there is no free lunch in this world,” Arnold said.

”Dad… you are smart. Then I will put the things in front of you,” Eleanor said.

”Mom, Daniel, and Layla… you guys get seated too,” she said.

Cedric said or did nothing. He will enter if she cannot persuade them. After all, she is growing up, he can't hinder her growth.

The family of four and the two love birds (Eleanor and Cedric) went into their house. They sat in the living room. Clara brought snacks to munch.

”So… from the time, I visited the small cozy of Cedric's grandparents and your hotels and after tasting the dishes. I couldn't forget the warmth.

”And your dishes reminded me of my brother's dishes. Not many know this… my mother used to make amazing dishes. But after she divorced dad… There is no one to cook for me. So… My brother used to cook. Even though they weren't good… he learned only because he wanted to cook for me and cheer me up. After that he met with an accident and there is none to cook for me.

”After eating your dishes… they brought back the memories of the forgotten love. Or let me put it in this way… it reminded me of the love from those memories. Or let me say… I relived in those memories. I hope others can relive those memories, remember the lost love, and find the warmth here.

”So… I am planning to buy your hotel and the land around your hotel. I want to build a resort and no changes would be made to this hotel. But it will be refurbished. You will run the restaurant usually and will cook food for the customers in the resort.

”You will manage everything. You will be given ten percent shares instead of the money for selling the land. And I will take care of your children's studies. In return, they shall work here in the future.

”Since… Daniel is going to study business, he will be the manager and Layla wants to become a chef… she can be the head chef and also you shouldn't remove the original dishes from your restaurant. If you guys work, along with the shares you will get the payment for your roles. What do you say?” Eleanor said.

Arnold's family was struck dumb at her words. Her words were tempting for sure. But… this was too sudden for them to digest.

”This is good!” Layla yelled.

”Shut up!” Clara said.

The faces of Arnold's family were devoid of emotion that may be due to sudden surprise.

”Dad, I get it. Take your time and tell me about your decision. I hope to get your decision in two days.” Eleanor said.

”That would be great,” Arnold said.

Eleanor sighed.

”I know… you want to sell this because this place has too many memories of your memories. And you don't want to remember them. That is the reason you are selling this. But dad… don't forget… Grandma's wish is to make a big restaurant. And if you make the right decision… you can solve your problems, keep your restaurant, put on your family menu, and fulfill your mother's wish.” Eleanor said.

Arnold was shocked at the mention of his mother. Indeed that was his mother's wish too. He looked at Cedric, who looked at him with a reassuring gaze.